HRTC workers call off strike

Tribune News Service

Shimla, December 19

Protesting workers and the technical union of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) have withdrawn its strike after the Transport Minister announced that the protesting workers would be taken on contract.

The workers had been on strike for the past two weeks, demanding contractual jobs. Their ‘tools down’ strike had adversely affected the maintenance of the HRTC fleet as many HRTC buses had broken down due to lack of repair and maintenance.

“We are thankful to the government for accepting our demand. Following the Transport Minister’s announcement, we have called off our strike and workers have joined the duty,” said Khen Chand, president of the workers’ association.