Scheme Workers to Hold Rally in Delhi on 28 Nov

National Federation of ASHAs and Scheme Workers affiliated with AICCTU has decided to hold a rally in national capital on 28 November. The major demands to be raised through the rally and the campaign which is ongoing in different states include raising the minimum wage, giving an employee status, pensions and social security.

AICCTU leader V Shankar and Rajiv Dimri told in Allahabad on 22 September that a nationwide campaign is being conducted for these demands.

ASHA Workers’ Protests in Bihar

Bihar Rajya ASHA Karyakarta Sangh called for two-day protest demonstrations on 28-29 Sept in all Primary Health Centers in the state. ASHAs protested with the above demands along with the demands for the implementation of state level agreements done by the government during previous strikes. The ASHA workers also raised the issue of rampant corruption at PHCs. Protests were held at hundreds of PHCs where thousands of scheme workers participated.

ASHA Karyakarta Sangh leader Shashi Yadav told a memorandum is given to Tejaswi Yadav who also heads the Health Ministry asking for the implementation of promises made by the Mahagathbandhan during last elections regarding ASHA workers.

Rally in Delhi on 28 Nov