Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Governments on Sunday held talks with the employees of State-run Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation, who have been on strike for the last five days seeking hike in salaries.
AP labour Minister K Atchannaidu, a member of the Cabinet sub-committee constituted to hold talks with the employees, told reporters that they requested the union leaders to resolve the issue amicably in the interest of the Corporation. On the employees’ demand for 43 per cent hike in salaries, he said an offer of 27 per cent hike has already been made.
The RTC management had expressed its inability to concede 43 per cent hike in view of the Corporation’s “poor financial condition”. The minister said there are many issues that needed to addressed to improve the Corporation’s financial health and that a 43 per cent hike is not the only one. Employees union leader Padmakar said they have given a report, including suggestions like taking up transportation of goods and setting up a tyre manufacturing unit, for improving the organisation’s financial condition.