Jamtara 108 ambulance drivers, unpaid for four months, give two-day strike ultimatum
108 ambulance drivers in Jharkhand's Jamtara say they have not been paid since June and have warned of an indefinite strike if dues are not cleared in two days.
108 ambulance drivers in Jamtara district, Jharkhand, have warned of an indefinite strike if their unpaid honorarium is not released within two days, according to a Prabhat Khabar report.
Led by the 108 Ambulance Karmchari Sangh's district president Surendra Rawani, the drivers submitted an application to Civil Surgeon Dr SK Mishra on Monday. They said they have not received the honorarium for June, July, August and September. The payment is made through Samman Foundation, the report said.
The drivers claimed that payment has already been made in 19 districts of the state but not in Jamtara. They also pointed out that Jamtara is the home district of the state health minister, yet 108 staff had to struggle to get their dues. They said the delay is causing financial difficulty in running their households.
The Civil Surgeon described the demand as justified and said a letter would be sent to the company asking it to pay the pending amount. The drivers also raised the problem of many ambulances lying out of order, and the Civil Surgeon assured a positive step on that.
Why it matters for ambulance owners and drivers
The report highlights how long payment delays can push 108 crews towards strikes, which can put emergency services in a district at risk.
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