Archive · 4 Jul 2025
Punjab Power Workers Protest Privatization, Slam Government
Workers who are hired on contracts by Punjab's power company (PSPCL) are upset because they think the government wants to sell the company to private owners.
They went on strike and protested at the company's main office.
The workers believe the government is making it easier to privatize the company by changing rules that protect workers.
They're worried that if the company is sold, they could lose their jobs or get treated unfairly.
They're also against a new rule that lets small businesses ignore some labor laws.
Outsourced workers protested against potential privatization of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL).
The protest was held at the PSPCL head office in Patiala.
Workers are on strike since July 1 and are opposing privatization efforts.
Union leaders condemned the Punjab government's changes to labor laws, which exempt smaller businesses from the Factories Act.
Protesters are preparing for a nationwide strike against privatization on July 9.
- Who
- Outsourced workers from Technical Services Union (Regd.) and the Coordination Committee of Powercom and Transco.
- What
- Protest against privatization of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL).
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Patiala, at the PSPCL head office gate.
- Why
- To resist privatization and protect worker rights.
Workers' View
Government/Corporate View
Company Ownership
Workers' View
Oppose privatization.
Government/Corporate View
Support privatization.
Labor Laws
Workers' View
Protect worker rights and benefits.
Government/Corporate View
Reduce labor protections.
Employee Welfare
Workers' View
Ensure fair wages and job security.
Government/Corporate View
Prioritize profit over worker well-being.
- Organization
- Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL)
- Location
- Patiala, Punjab
- Key Issue
- Privatization of PSPCL
- Workers Involved
- Outsourced contractual staff
- Protest Date
- Thursday
