Excelsior Correspondent
UDHAMPUR, Sept 2: A meeting of PHE Employees Association (PHEEA) of Udhampur was held here at PHE Complex, wherein the speakers highlighted various demands including release of pending wages of PHE workers.
The meeting was chaired by senior vice-president, PHEEA, Jammu province, Som Nath, who discussed various demands of the Association including release of their wages which are pending for 36-40 months, shortage of staff in the department, holding DPC meeting at divisional and provisional level that too two times in a year, change of designation of workers as per nature of working and enhancement of daily wages from Rs 150 to Rs 350.
Addressing the workers, Som Nath urged the Government for early release of pending wages of PHE workers on priority basis.
He also urged the Government to frame immediately SRO in favour of daily wagers engaged in different departments for regularization of their services and implementation of 7th Pay Commission in the State without any alteration.
The speakers also demanded the Government to revise the sanctioned strength of the PHE Department, which they alleged has not been revised since creation of divisions since 40-50 years back.
The speakers also appealed the employees of Jammu province to remain united for their cause and protect themselves from self styled leaders.
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