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MC takes U-turn, drops plan to regularise 2,888 positions

This dramatic reversal comes just a month after the MC House had overwhelmingly approved the regularisation move aimed at stabilising its workforce and ensuring job security for outsourced staff who have been working on extended contracts for years

The number of outsourced workers in the Chandigarh MC had surged from 3,072 in 2019-20 to 6,965 in 2024-25, an alarming 126% increase. (HT Photo)
Published on May 13, 2025 09:58 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Pennsylvania to lose three UPS locations with several jobs at risk

The closure of three UPS facilities in Pennsylvania signals significant economic changes, with thousands of jobs lost.

The closure of three UPS stores in Pennsylvania is part of a nationwide initiative leading to 20,000 job losses.
Brandon Bell/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Brandon Bell / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)
Published on May 09, 2025 07:52 AM IST

Ludhiana: Postal staff protest over job security, pension demands

Their demands includes the extension of a monthly pension under the National Pension System (NPS), ensuring financial security post-retirement, an eight-hour work schedule, higher pay, and full-service benefits, on par with regular postal employees

Postal staff staging protest at the Head Post Office in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (Manish/HT)
Published on Apr 30, 2025 05:22 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Outsourced power workers raise job security concerns amid contract termination threats

The concerns have intensified after Vission Plus, the company managing 423 outsourced workers in the Ludhiana Suburban Circle, informed them that their services would end on April 30, even though the contract is valid until May 30

The union’s anger stems from what they call continued apathy by the state government and PSPCL management. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Apr 21, 2025 05:50 AM IST
ByRishika Kriti, Ludhiana

AAP delegation meets Chandigarh chief secy, demands roll-back of property tax hike

Property tax, initially introduced in 2004 at 3% of the annual rateable value (ARV) for commercial, industrial and institutional buildings, was extended to residential properties in 2015

The delegation of Chandigarh unit of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) submitting memorandum demanding roll back of property tax hike in city to chief secretary Rajeev Verma on Wednesday. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 10, 2025 10:24 AM IST
By, Chandigarh
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