Metro stirs threat: First round of negotiations fails | News from Delhi

NEW DELHI: Discussions between the non-executive employees of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, who threaten to strike from June 30, and the DMRC did not yield results on Thursday. Over the past few days, the 9,000 non-management employees of DMRC have taken part in events at various subway stations. Their main demand is a review of wages and salary increments and the payment of arrears, apart from other demands like the right to form a union. Employees gave an ultimatum on June 29 and threatened to close the subway services if their requests were not met.

"With regard to the HR issues relating to a section of employees, this is to inform that a meeting was held today at the office of the Regional Labor Commission, the management agreeing to speak on issues raised by employees, it appears that employees have softened their booth. "Both parties must report to the Regional Commissioner's Office at work Friday with the conclusion of the meeting that should take place", said Ravi Bharadwaj, secretary of the DMRC Staff Council.

ner. All issues raised by employees are under discussion and every effort is made to reach a mutually acceptable resolution as soon as possible, "said a spokesperson for DMRC.

According to sources, another meeting with DMRC management is scheduled for Friday. With the management agreeing to talk about the issues raised by the employees, it seems that the protesting employees have softened their position. "Both parties must report to the Regional Commissioner's Office at work on Friday with the conclusion of the meeting that is expected to take place," said Ravi Bharadwaj, secretary of the DMRC Staff Council.