Outsourcing employees demand nationalistion of jobs
Staff Correspondent
Outsourcing employees brought out a procession from National Museum, Shahbagh at 10 am on Saturday demanding nationalisation of their jobs.
Hundreds of employees gathered at Shah Bagh and stopped traffic in the surrounding area. At this time, many passengers can be seen getting off the bus and walking towards their destination.
They have blocked roads in opposition to daily wage-based work in various government projects. Outsourcing employees from different parts of the country are protesting to demand all the government benefits and permanent job. The agitator complained of not getting salary for long 6 months. The protestors said that the agitation will continue until their demands are met.
The workers in various government institutions have raised the demand of canceling the outsourcing policy and maintaining the outsourcing, daily and project workers and relaxing the age of employment.
The agitators were seen shouting different slogans on big and small banners. Dr. Yunus gave various slogans including 'There is no place for discrimination in Bengal', 'Break the slavery of the British'.
The agitators have raised the demand of canceling the outsourcing policy and retaining the outsourcing, daily-based and project-based workers by relaxing the age limit. They say, dismissal from the job will not continue, regular salary should be paid.
