Nursing officers in Indore, Madhya Pradesh have threatened to launch a protest, which will culminate in an indefinite strike, to address their demands. What sets this protest apart is the unique approach taken by the nursing officers – they have decided to work extra hours instead of going on strike initially.
Ramesh Jaat, the president of the Nursing Officers’ Association, stated that their demands have been ignored for a long time, leading them to resort to this phase-wise protest. However, they do not want to inconvenience patients during the first phase, so they will work extra hours to express their protest. The protest will commence on July 3 with the submission of a memorandum to the collector, followed by a demonstration at the Collectorate Square.
During the second day of the protest, nursing officers will extend their working hours by one extra hour. They will continue to work for an additional two hours beyond their regular duty hours as part of their protest. Additionally, conferences, meetings, and memorandum submissions will take place at various local centers. Finally, the nursing officers plan to go on an indefinite strike starting from July 10.
Their demands revolve around several key points, including the regularisation of contractual employees, the implementation of the old pension scheme, an increment in the grade pay of nursing officers, and the provision of benefits from the Seventh Pay Commission to employees of the medical education department. The nursing officers are also advocating for night allowance to be given to paramedical staff, among other requests.
In summary, nursing officers in Indore are gearing up for a protest to address their demands. Taking a different approach, they will initially work extra hours instead of going on strike. However, if their appeals are not met, they intend to move forward with an indefinite strike. Their demands encompass multiple areas, including benefits and improvements for nursing officers in the region.
