Sanitation workers call-off strike as govt assures action on demands

Gurugram sanitation workers ended a 14-day strike after the Haryana government promised to address their demands for regularization and better wages by June 30.

Published on: May 15, 2026, 05:46:08 IST

By Mihika Shah

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Sanitation workers of the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) called off their strike on Thursday, the 14th day, after the Haryana government agreed to look into their demands, including regularisation and better wages, the workers’ representative said.

Around 3,980 sanitation workers of the MCG had been on strike since May 1, affecting civic services such as road sweeping and garbage collection across the city.

Basant Kumar, president of the workers’ union – Haryana Sarv Karamchari Sangh – said the union leaders met with representatives of the Haryana government on Wednesday, who assured that action on the workers’ demands would be taken by June 30.

The union has demanded regularisation of nearly 13,000 sanitation workers across the state, with over 3,500 in Gurugram. “If the demand is not met by June 30, we will resume the strike,” he said.

The union representative said that all workers will resume duties from Friday.

As part of their protest, the workers disrupted sanitation work being carried out by private contractors and dumped piles of garbage outside the old civic body office and the Civil Hospital over the last two weeks.

Residents also flagged deteriorating cleanliness across the city, with several roads accumulating dust, garbage and filth.

The strike coincided with a surprise visit by the Swachh Survekshan survey team earlier this month. The annual survey by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs under the flagship Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban evaluates the performance of Urban Local Bodies in cleanliness.

A senior MCG official said that with workers now returning to duty, the city’s sanitation situation is expected to improve.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mihika Shah
Mihika Shah is a Correspondent of the Gurugram bureau at the Hindustan Times, where she covers civic issues, residents' grievances, education and culture and art. She joined the Gurugram bureau in 2025, and has done her graduation from Delhi University followed by specialisation in Integrated Multimedia Journalism from the Asian College of Journalism (ACJ) in Chennai. While growing up, Mihika always aspired to be a journalist. She believes that journalism demands both passion and compassion. She thrives on breaking exclusive stories and covering issues which are often overlooked. Through her on-ground reporting, she seeks to understand Gurugram as a city beyond its high-rises and glass towers. She believes the best stories emerge from persistent reporting and looking beyond the obvious. Her reporting focuses on issues that directly impact everyday life, with an emphasis on public infrastructure and community concerns. She strives to bring observational depth to her reportage. She also manages the weekly column called Concern for Gurugram, which is published every Wednesday. She is a team player who values open communication and ideas. Her native place is Uttarakhand and her connection to mountains also draws her to stories on the environment. Beyond news reporting, Mihika loves talking and writing about cinema and pop culture. She also likes to travel and explore new places and cuisine.Read More

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