MCD strike

Hours after agreeing to call of strike, sanitation workers ‘suspend’ it till next court hearing

February 09, 2016 1:53 am

Advocate Surender Chauhan, appearing for the Joint Front of MCD Unions, said, “On instructions from the representatives of the respective unions, the strike would be called off and workers resume their duties from today”.

Sanitation workers dig in heels, want govt to remove conditions

February 08, 2016 2:16 am

Sanjay Gehlot, leading the umbrella body of sanitation workers unions, said the Delhi government had put forth a condition before the MCDs to remove its contractual employees to downsize its employee strength.

MCD strike day 10: LG offers Rs 300-cr loan, fight remains on streets

February 06, 2016 2:31 am

The Delhi government had extended a loan of Rs 551 crore to the civic bodies Wednesday to deal with the crisis. The mayors said they would accept it only as a grant.

Why the strike despite salaries being paid, asks Delhi High Court

February 06, 2016 2:25 am

The court issued notice to 34 unions of MCD sanitation employees, asking them to file their replies Monday to a PIL which has sought orders to impose Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA).

MCD strike day 9: Workers demand unified corporation

February 05, 2016 2:07 am

The association alleged the corporation officers were sending out circulars to schools, asking them not to stop holding regular classes and urging teachers on contract and new employees to see to it that classes continue.

MCD strike day 7: Filth piles up in East Delhi, garbage burning rears head

February 04, 2016 9:58 pm

On day seven of the strike, street corners were strewn with equal amounts of dry and wet waste. Several open drains were packed and dust on the roads assaulted the senses.

Delhi govt, MCDs file affidavits in Delhi High Court

February 04, 2016 10:04 pm

The affidavits were in response to a PIL filed by a Delhi resident, who had approached the court for orders to both parties to pay salaries to the employees

North, east MCD Doctors and teachers intensify strike

February 04, 2016 10:07 pm

Hospitals shut their doors, kids sent home from school

Broom in hand, AAP hits the streets: MLAs sweep amid kudos, charge of photo op

February 04, 2016 10:09 pm

The state government had, Saturday, formed a task force for each district and directed the PWD to clear garbage. On Sunday, workers from the DJB, too, joined in.

MCD Strike: A Look At The Delhi Streets & Delhi Govt's Response

February 07, 2016 3:17 pm