Latehar 108 ambulance staff hold candle march over three months' unpaid pay
108 ambulance workers in Latehar, Jharkhand, wore black badges and held a candle march after going without pay for three months, demanding payment through the Civil Surgeon.
108 ambulance employees in Latehar, Jharkhand, have not received their honorarium for three months, according to a Prabhat Khabar report dated 10 October. The workers wore black badges in protest and then held a candle march from the Civil Surgeon's office to the Collectorate gate.
The employees said the delay has made it hard to support their families, including paying children's school fees and buying medicines.
Demands raised
The Jharkhand Pradesh Ambulance Karmchari Sangh, which is affiliated with the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, made these demands:
- Run the 108 ambulance service and pay salaries at the government level through the Civil Surgeon in every district
- Reinstate employees who were removed from service in their districts
- Ensure EPF, ESIC, overtime, gratuity and minimum wages
The union urged the state government and officials to consider the demands and find a quick solution. Dozens of employees took part in the march.
Why it matters for ambulance owners and drivers
- The report adds to complaints of pending pay among 108 crews in Jharkhand.
- The union's demands include statutory benefits such as EPF, ESIC and minimum wages for ambulance staff.
Read the full report at the source: Prabhat Khabar
This is a summary written by the Ambulance Owner Association. The facts are from the source named above.