Archive · 7 Oct 2026
RTC unions intensify campaign ahead of October 9 elections
Workers at Telangana’s road transport corporation will choose their union representatives on October 9.
Twelve unions are taking part in the election, grouped into three alliances.
About 39,000 employees can vote using a secret ballot.
Each employee will cast one vote for a state-level union and another for a regional-level union.
The unions are asking workers to support their alliances.
They say they want to protect employees’ interests and improve working conditions.
Their demands include overdue pay changes, better hospital facilities, new buses and more regular hiring.
Twelve unions are contesting the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation elections through three alliances.
About 39,000 employees are eligible to vote by secret ballot on October 9.
Employees will cast separate votes for state-level and regional-level unions.
The alliances are campaigning on employee welfare and recognition as a workers-friendly union.
Their shared demands include salary revisions and arrears, better facilities, new buses, depots and regular recruitment.
- Who
- About 39,000 eligible Telangana State Road Transport Corporation employees, with 12 unions contesting through three alliances.
- What
- Union elections in which employees will choose state-level and regional-level representatives.
- When
- October 9; the article does not specify the election year.
- Where
- Telangana, with campaign meetings at depots across Hyderabad.
- Why
- The unions are seeking employee support and recognition, and say they aim to safeguard workers’ interests and welfare.
- Eligible voters
- Around 39,000 RTC employees
- Unions contesting
- 12
- Alliances
- Three
- Voting method
- Secret ballot
- Votes per employee
- Two: one for a state-level union and one for a regional-level union
- Election date
- October 9; year not specified
- Shared demands
- Salary revision and arrears, improved facilities, regular pension and provident fund remittances, new buses, depots and recruitment