Archive · 28 May 2025
Himachal Pradesh Ambulance Workers Strike Over Pay, Conditions
Imagine you're an ambulance worker, helping people who are sick or hurt.
Now imagine you're working really long hours but not getting paid the right amount, or even getting overtime pay.
That's what happened to ambulance workers in Himachal Pradesh.
They went on strike to say this isn't fair.
They're part of a union, like a club to help them get better treatment.
The workers said they were being treated unfairly.
Their bosses weren't following the rules about how much to pay them, and they weren't letting them have holidays.
The workers held signs and marched to get attention.
They want things like fair pay, insurance, and better working conditions.
Even when they tried to talk things over with the company that hires them, they couldn't come to an agreement.
They are planning to continue their strike if things don't change.
Basically, these heroes just want to be treated right while they save lives.
Ambulance workers in Himachal Pradesh initiated a 24-hour strike due to poor working conditions and wage violations.
The strike involved hundreds of staff operating the 102 and 108 emergency services, causing disruptions across the state.
Workers, affiliated with CITU, protested against the Medswan Foundation for alleged failure to pay minimum wages and adhere to labor laws.
Union leaders reported intimidation, arbitrary suspensions, and unpaid overtime despite 12-hour shifts.
Key demands included minimum wages, double overtime pay, paid holidays, insurance, and a meeting with officials, which failed to resolve the issue.
- Who
- Ambulance workers affiliated with the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) against the Medswan Foundation.
- What
- Ambulance workers went on a 24-hour strike.
- When
- The strike began Tuesday night and concluded Wednesday at 8 pm.
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, with demonstrations in Shimla, Hamirpur, and other districts.
- Why
- To protest poor working conditions, wage violations, and failure to adhere to labor regulations.
- Duration
- 24-hour strike
- Location
- Himachal Pradesh
- Services Affected
- 102 and 108 emergency services
- Union Affiliation
- Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU)
- Accused Party
- Medswan Foundation
- Primary Cause
- Poor working conditions and wage violations