Unemployed Lab Technologists Warn of Major Protest on State Foundation Day
Unemployed medical lab technologists, on an indefinite strike for 161 days in Dehradun, have warned of a large protest on State Foundation Day if the government does not act on their demands.
Current Summary
Unemployed lab technologists continued an indefinite strike at Ekta Vihar in Dehradun on Monday, the 161st day of their agitation, under the banner of the Medical Lab Technologists Association, Uttarakhand. The protest follows a Rozgar Shav Yatra and a march to the Chief Minister's residence on Sunday, after which the CM's OSD assured that a decisive discussion with the lab technicians would be held after the ongoing Assembly session. Association state president Ashish Chandra and state general secretary Mayank Rana said that despite repeated assurances, no concrete decision has been taken on their four-point demands, which include immediate implementation of service rules for lab technicians, creation of sufficient posts as per IPHS standards with regular recruitment, and a transparent selection process. They warned that if the government does not act, they will hold a massive protest on State Foundation Day, holding the government and administration responsible.
What We Know
- Unemployed lab technologists have been on an indefinite strike at Ekta Vihar, Dehradun, for 161 days under the Medical Lab Technologists Association, Uttarakhand.
- A Rozgar Shav Yatra and march to the CM's residence was held on Sunday.
- The CM's OSD has assured a decisive discussion after the Assembly session.
- Protesters have warned of a massive protest on State Foundation Day if demands are not met.
- Demands include implementation of service rules, creation of posts per IPHS standards with regular recruitment, and a transparent selection process.
What Is Still Unclear
- Whether the promised post-Assembly session talks with the Chief Minister will take place.
- What concrete action, if any, the government plans to take on the four-point demands.
What Changed
- 26 Oct, 05:32 pmSignal detected: Unemployed Lab Technologists Warn of Major Protest on State Foundation Day
Background
The protest is part of a long-running campaign by unemployed lab technicians in Uttarakhand over recruitment and service rules.