PUNBUS aur PRTC Staff Strike Called Off — Settlement Kya Hua, Workers Par Kya Impact
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organizations | PUNBUS (Punjab State Bus Stand Management Company) aur PRTC (Punjab Roadways Transport Corporation) |
| Strike Type | Work stoppage / pen-down strike |
| Status (Oct 2026) | Called Off after talks |
| Key Demands | Wage revision, regularization, pension issues |
| Impact | Punjab public bus services affected during strike period |
| Demand | Settlement Status |
|---|---|
| Wage revision committee | Committee formed for review |
| Regularization of contract workers | Under review / partial assurance |
| Immediate termination stop | Assurance given |
PUNBUS aur PRTC Kya Hain
PUNBUS (Punjab State Bus Stand Management Company) Punjab government ki public bus service company hai. PRTC (Punjab Roadways Transport Corporation) — ek state road transport corporation jo Punjab mein bus services operate karta hai. Dono state-owned enterprises hain aur lakhs regular passengers ko serve karte hain.
In dono ke workers unions ke zariye salary revision, regularization of contract workers, aur service conditions ke liye kaam karte hain.
Strike Kyun Hui — Demands
PUNBUS aur PRTC workers ke unions ne October 2026 mein strike ki — key demands mein shaamil the:
- Wage revision: Minimum wages aur DA revision jo pending tha
- Regularization: Contract/casual workers ko permanent status
- Pension issues: NPS se OPS ya better pension structure ki maang
- Service conditions: Working hours, holidays, safety conditions
Strike se Punjab ke kई districts mein bus services affected hue — daily commuters, students, aur workers ko pareshani hui.
Settlement Kya Hua
Punjab government ke representatives aur union leaders ke beech baat hone ke baad strike call off ki gayi. Settlement mein typically assurances hote hain:
- Pending demands par review committee formation
- Dialogue process continue karna
- Strike ke dौran kisi worker par action nahi lena
- Specific demands par time-bound response
Exact settlement terms official announcement se verify karein — Punjab Transport Department ya union press release se. Media summaries mein kuch points miss ho sakte hain.
Strike Mein Participate Karne Wale Workers — Legal Position
Industrial Relations Code 2020 (in force since November 21, 2025) ke under, workers ko strike ka right hai — lekin procedural requirements hain:
- Strike ke 14 days pehle notice dena zaroori hai (public utility services)
- Conciliation proceedings pending hone par strike nahi ho sakti
- Essential services mein strikers ko ESMA se protection nahi milti
Agar strike ke dौran workers par disciplinary action liya jaaye, union ke zariye grievance file karo ya Labour Court approach karo.
Transport Workers Ke Liye General Rights
Public sector transport workers — PUNBUS, PRTC, KSRTC, MSRTC etc. — ke liye rights:
- Minimum wages: State minimum wages apply hongi — state government notify karti hai
- ESIC: Agar ESIC covered employees hain toh medical, sickness, maternity benefits available
- EPF: Mandatory PF enrollment agar 20+ workers hain
- Gratuity: 5 years service ke baad (SS Code 2020 under)
- Union rights: IR Code 2020 ke under trade union registration aur recognition
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