Digital Goa, Mar 19 – KTCL employees have deferred their strike which was scheduled to commence from today following assurance by Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho that their demands will be met in a phased manner. The employees are demanding 34 months arrears including for over 600 retired workers, for the period from January 1, 2016 to October 31, 2018 arising out of implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission, restoration of Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) contribution to 12 per cent for KTCL workers. The strike has been deferred following comprehensive settlement signed between KTCL management and the employees informed Workers Union leaders.
