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...
