Punjab Roadways strike

30 Nov

Punjab Roadways, PRTC Contract Staff Call Off Strike After Talks With Transport Minister

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Chandigarh, November 30, 2025 — The contractual employees of Punjab Roadways and PRTC ended their strike on Sunday after a meeting with Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar brought a breakthrough in the standoff over the kilometre scheme.Officials said the state government has agreed to procure 1,000 new buses, addressing one of the major concerns raised by employees. The minister also assured that the jobs of contractual staff are secure and that the kilometre scheme will not lead to displacement.In a significant relief for the workforce, all employees who were suspended or dismissed during the protest will be reinstated, officials…

19 May

Punjab Bus Staff Announce 2-Hour Strike Over Pending Salaries; Full Protest Threat Looms If Dues Remain Unpaid

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Chandigarh (National Times): An important update for bus commuters in Punjab—employees of Punjab Roadways and PUNBUS have announced a two-hour strike and protest on May 20, from 10 AM to 12 noon. The strike is being held in protest against the non-payment of pending salaries of workshop staff.On May 15, 2025, a meeting was held between union representatives and top officials including Punjab’s Transport Minister, the State Transport Secretary, the State Transport Director, and the Managing Director of PRTC. During the meeting, all demands were discussed in detail. Officials assured the union that a policy to address the demands had…