Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Maharashtra Power Workers Plan Statewide Strike Over Privatization
Imagine a company that provides electricity, and the workers who make sure the lights stay on.
The workers are worried that the government wants to sell parts of their company to private companies.
They think this could lead to higher electricity bills and job losses.
They are planning a strike to stop this from happening.
They want the government to keep its promise to not privatize the company and ensure their jobs are safe.
They've had similar issues before, and now they are taking action again to protect their jobs and the services they provide.
Power workers across Maharashtra are planning a state-wide strike on October 9.
The strike involves over 1.5 lakh employees protesting against privatization.
Unions accuse the government of going back on commitments to safeguard the sector.
The protest is a result of concerns over parallel licenses granted to private companies.
Workers demand the implementation of a pension scheme and halt on privatization.
- Who
- Employees of MSEDCL, MSETCL, and MahaGenco
- What
- Statewide strike and protests against privatization
- When
- Strike planned for October 9; protests began Friday
- Where
- Maharashtra, particularly Pune
- Why
- To protest against the privatization of state power utilities and alleged broken promises.
- Key Players
- MSEDCL, MSETCL, MahaGenco, and various unions
- Strike Date
- October 9
- Workers Involved
- Over 1.5 lakh permanent staff and contract laborers
- Cause
- Protest against privatization of the power sector
- Demands
- Stop privatization, implement worker pension scheme, and provide job security
- Past Actions
- 72-hour strike in January 2023