Tamil Nadu bus strike enters 5th day

CHENNAI: The strike called by some transport unions over wage-related issues entered the fifth day today.

As many as 17 trade unions had launched an indefinite stir since Thursday night, with scores of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) staff joining the protest.

Reports claimed that the state government has appointed temporary bus drivers which, however, is leading to accidents.


The striking unions want the 'factor' for wage revision to be fixed at 2.57 times while the state government insisted it be 2.44.

On January 5, the Madras High Court had issued an interim order restraining employees from striking work.

The government had also issued an ultimatum, asking workers to return to work, else it will not hesitate to take action as per law.

However, the trade unions were firm on their demand and said agitation would continue till their demands on wage revision were met.

DMK, the main opposition party in the State assembly, had urged the government to hold talks with trade unions and bring an end to the impasse.