Anganwadi Employees Union Punjab (CITU) held a major convention in Jalandhar today to rally for the February 12 all-India strike over long-pending demands of workers and helpers.
Key Grievances
State President Harjeet Kaur Panjola slammed government labor policies and the central budget ignoring anganwadi staff amid soaring inflation. No honorarium hike since 2018 despite price surges; workers face low pay, temporary status, unsafe conditions while demands are ignored.
Privatization Warning
Panjola warned of rising privatization eroding people-friendly laws, stressing united workers will defend constitutional labor rights. Despite talks, no resolution forces struggle—fight continues until justice.
Strike Plans
Delegates from Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Nawanshahr, Tarn Taran, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur pledged full support. Highway jams planned at Hayer Nakodar, Jalandhar, Phillaur; warned escalation if unmet. February 22 siege targets Women & Child Minister Baljeet Kaur for reinstating terminated workers.
