The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has urged its employees not to resort to strike action, citing potential damage to the organisation’s financial recovery and stability. This appeal comes after a meeting with the state’s transport minister and employee union representatives to address staff concerns and demands.
TGSRTC emphasised that the corporation is steadily moving towards financial stability, largely due to the combined efforts of its workforce. Management underlined that all revenues are being reinvested into employee welfare, ensuring the well-being of its staff while strengthening the company.
The corporation highlighted key achievements despite the financial distress. In May 2024, it implemented the long-delayed 2017 Pay Revision Commission with a 21 per cent fitment. It has also cleared ten pending dearness allowance (DA) instalments since 2019 and resolved Rs 280 crore related to RPS-2013 bonds. For the last 3.5 years, employees have consistently received salaries on the first of each month. Provident Fund and CCS recovery amounts are also being paid regularly to clear outstanding arrears.
TGSRTC warned that a strike could reverse this progress. It recalled the severe financial and operational crisis following the 2019 strike and stressed that further disruptions could threaten the corporation’s survival.
The management also reminded employees that strikes are prohibited under the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) and are deemed illegal under internal company rules. Strict legal action will be taken against individuals who talk others into participating in any such activity.
TGSRTC called on its workforce to prioritise long-term stability and support the corporation’s recovery efforts by maintaining industrial peace and service continuity.