NHM employees protest in PPE kits, beg in market for demands
Manendragarh, CG
In a unique demonstration, NHM employees wore PPE kits and begged in the market to press for their demands of regularization and other benefits. Their strike continues as talks remain unresolved.
The indefinite strike of National Health Mission (NHM) employees continues for regularization and other demands. They are demonstrating in different ways. On Wednesday, NHM employees demonstrated by begging in the market wearing PPE kits. This is the same kit which was worn during the Corona period.
Wearing PPE kits, the employees reminded the government and administration of their work done during the Corona period. Also, begged with a bowl in hand. Employees say that if the government talks about not having a budget, then we are collecting funds by begging. This fund will be sent by money order to the government.
The health system has collapsed due to the NHM employees going on strike. Employees say that they worked with their lives at stake during the Corona period, we also have a family. We have been forced to resort to strike for regularization and other demands.
These are the demands of NHM employees
- Regularization
- Establishment of Public Health Cadre
- Grade Pay Determination
- Pending 27% salary hike
- Transparency in CR system
- Reservation of seats in regular recruitment
- Compassionate appointment
- Facility of medical and other leaves
- Transfer policy
- Cashless medical insurance up to minimum Rs 10 lakh