Healthcare workers protest app-based attendance system at Ripon Buildings

Healthcare workers gathered at Ripon Buildings to protest against a new app-based attendance system introduced by Greater Chennai Corporation, resulting in pay cuts. All India Trade Union Congress has called for overdue wages for staff at Urban Primary Health Centres, with some employees still waiting for payments that were due by Monday.

BRIC Team

Jun 13, 2026 · 1 min read · 44 views

Healthcare workers protest app-based attendance system at Ripon Buildings

Key Takeaways

•Healthcare workers protested at the Ripon Buildings against an app-based attendance system leading to pay deductions for minor delays.
•The AITUC Federation reported that Urban Primary Health Centre employees across 15 zones received salaries for only 10 days.
•A.R. Shanthi criticized the attendance system for software glitches affecting shift timings and called for better working conditions.
•Commissioner G.S. Sameeran promised that pending salaries, including five days due since June 5, would be credited soon.
•Sridevi, a nurse, revealed that among 1,700 employees, many were still waiting for payments expected by Monday.

Thursday saw healthcare workers,union members rally at Ripon Buildings against new app-based attendance system. This system's led to pay cuts for minor delays,stirring unrest. The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) Federation handed petition to G.S. Sameeran,Commissioner of Greater Chennai Corporation,noting employees at Urban Primary Health Centres in 15 zones got salaries for only 10 days.

Union demands overdue wages released now and manual attendance register reinstated with digital app . A.R. Shanthi,secretary of Doctors’ Association for Social Equality, slammed system for glitches, not accommodating different shifts. She called for eight-hour shifts,compensatory time off,paid maternity leave for healthcare workers.

N. Beulah John Selvaraj, representing protesters,relayed demands to GCC Commissioner. Sameeran promised pending salaries,including five days’ pay from June 5,would be credited soon. But Sridevi,a nurse, pointed out that of nearly 1,700 employees, only some got payments. Others still waiting, funds expected by Monday...

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