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Dhaka Mass Transit Workers Demand Reforms
On Thursday (August 8), over 700 employees of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, staged a human chain to demand several reforms. Their demands include:
1. Pay Equity:
- Abolition of the discriminatory pay structure that pays lower grades more than higher grades.
- Implementation of a uniform pay structure based on the National Pay Scale-2015, with arrears from the date of joining.
2. Benefits and Allowances:
- Payment of CPF benefits with dues from the date of joining.
- Timely provision of all allowances, including promotion allowances.
3. Transparency and Governance:
- Establishment of clear and timely service rules in line with other government agencies and international practices.
- Regularization of apprentices at the date of joining, like other government organizations.
4. Security and Transport:
- Adequate security and transport facilities at all work locations, including pensions and depots.
5. Respectful Workplace:
- Elimination of authoritarianism, discrimination, and verbal abuse in the workplace.
Additional Demands:
- Permanent employment for workers after two years of satisfactory service.
- Adequate security and transport facilities at stations and depots.
The employees claim that despite repeated requests, the DMTCL authorities have failed to address their concerns and implement these reforms. They are demanding action from the government to ensure fair treatment and a better work environment for all employees.