Karnataka Transport Workers Stand Firm Amidst Court Intervention

The employees' union of state-owned transport corporations in Karnataka plans to strike starting August 5, following unsuccessful negotiations with the government for wage revisions and arrears. Despite an interim court stay, unions intend to proceed, highlighting long-pending arrears and wage issues as critical concerns.

The employees' union representing Karnataka's state-owned transport corporations announced an indefinite strike starting August 5th after negotiations with the government, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, failed to yield results.

The demands focus on a pending wage revision and 38 months of arrears owed to workers, which the employees insist must be addressed. Meanwhile, the Karnataka High Court has issued an interim stay against the strike, citing potential public hardship.

Despite the court's order, union leaders plan to continue with the strike, wishing the High Court to hear their side of the matter. The union emphasizes the need for government accountability and resolution through mutual dialogue.

(With inputs from agencies.)