Hyderabad Metro Workers on Strike Demanding Pay Hike

Hyderabad metro rail limited ticketing staff boycotted their duties and went on strike demanding pay hike on Tuesday. There are large queues at ticketing counters in the metro stations as the employees boycotted duties. 

The workers told the media that there has been no rise in their pay for 5 years. 

Meanwhile, a statement from the management of Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited said that the ticketing staff boycotted their duties with an aim to disrupt train operations causing inconvinience to the commuters. A stern action will be taken against the worlers, it added. 

“Few ticketing staff under a contracting agency have connived and abstained from work today with a purpose to disrupt train operations, causing passenger inconvenience. They are also spreading rumours and misinformation out of vested interest. Their claims are false and their actions are highly against the public interest, which will call for stern action by the HMR management. The management ensures due facilities and benefits are given to staff, however, will be discussing with them to learn more. Train operations are running on time and sufficient manpower is available,” a statement from the HMR Management read. 

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