CM Revanth Reddy Assures 100% Resolution of TGSRTC Issues, Approves 3-Day Strike Wages, Case Withdrawal
CM Revanth Reddy assures 100% resolution of TGSRTC workers issues, approves 3-day strike wages, case withdrawal, and announces major reforms in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad: In a key development related to TGSRTC workers issues, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy directed officials and trade union leaders to move forward with a comprehensive action plan to strengthen TGSRTC, improve services, and ensure worker welfare.
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The meeting was held at the Jubilee Hills residence in Hyderabad, where TGSRTC trade union representatives met the Chief Minister. The CM assured that RTC problems will be resolved 100%, agreed to pay wages for the 3-day strike period, and approved withdrawal of cases filed during the strike period. The process is currently ongoing with instructions issued to officials.
Key Decisions on TGSRTC Workers Issues and PRC
The Chief Minister made several important announcements:
- Directed unions to hold discussions and present a comprehensive action plan on recognized union elections and merger with the government
- Assured that the PRC issue will be resolved
- Stated clearly that RTC problems will be resolved 100%
- Emphasized the government’s commitment to workers’ welfare
Union leaders thanked the Chief Minister for taking initiative to resolve workers’ issues.
Participation of Ministers, MPs and Officials
The meeting was attended by:
- Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar (@Ponnam_INC)
- MPs A.K. Yadav (@AKY_INCMP) and Vemnarender Reddy (@Vemnarenderredy)
- Senior government officials and public representatives
- TGSRTC MD
CM’s Statement on Union Elections and Merger
The Chief Minister said union leaders should:
- Discuss internally on union elections and merger
- Present options to the government
He added that if consensus is not reached:
- Each union can submit separate options
- Common points will be approved
- Differences will be discussed further
Major Relief: 3-Day Strike Wages and Case Withdrawal
On requests from union representatives:
- CM agreed to pay wages for 3 days strike period
- Approved withdrawal of cases filed during the strike period
- Directed Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and officials to take necessary action
Infrastructure and Expansion Plans for TGSRTC
The Chief Minister announced major development plans:
- 100 acres allocated in Gajularamaram for bus terminal
- 150 acres in Shamshabad for international-level bus terminal
- Purchase of 1000 EV buses and integration with metro
- Plans to introduce mini buses
Financial and Operational Reforms
The CM highlighted:
- RTC spends ₹2000 crore annually on diesel
- Need to reduce costs by shifting to EV buses
- Increase revenue through cost reduction strategies
- Clearing of pending dues, which were not incurred during current tenure
- Release of ₹1000 crore pending dues to employees
He also stated that:
- No driver will be removed
- Under Mahalakshmi scheme, ₹8000 crore support was given to RTC
- Pending compassionate appointments are being addressed
CM’s Strong Message to Workers
The Chief Minister said:
- “I never feel that I am separate from you. Together we are the government.”
- Workers’ efforts made RTC one of the best organizations in the country
- Political influence can harm the organization
- Workers must cooperate to strengthen RTC
He stressed maintaining friendly relations between workers and management and assured that the government will protect workers’ rights.
Senior Officials and Union Representatives Present
Officials present:
- Special Chief Secretary Vikas Raj
- CM Principal Secretary Srinivasa Raju
- RTC MD Y. Nagi Reddy
MLAs present:
- Makken Singh Raj Thakur
- Kumbham Anil Kumar Reddy
- K.R. Nagaraju
Union leaders present included:
- A.R. Reddy, Thomas Reddy (Telangana Mazdoor Union)
- Ashwatthama Reddy, Shankar (Telangana Mazdoor Union (R))
- Veeranjaneyulu, V.S. Rao (Staff & Workers Federation)
- S. Babu, E. Venkanna (Employees Union)
- P. Kamal Reddy, MD Maulana (National Mazdoor Union)
- MK Bose, B. Yadagiri (Karmika Parishat)
- G. Abraham, Mogulla Rajireddy (Staff & Workers Union)
- Rajireddy, B. Yadayya (Staff & Workers Union (R))
- B. Muniramulu, K. Yadayya (Bahujan Karmika Union)
- K. Satyanarayana, MD Akbar Ali (RTC Workers Union)
- K. Manohar Rao, E. Swami Kumar (Karmika Sangh)
- Punna Harikishan, Govind (Samajika Telangana Mazdoor Union)
- D.V.K. Rao, K. Hanumanthu Mudiraj (Telangana Jatiya Mazdoor Union)
- Duvvasi Yadayya, Suddala Suresh (Bahujan Workers Union)
Trade Unions Participating
- RTC Telangana Mazdoor Union
- RTC Telangana Mazdoor Union (R)
- TSRTC Staff & Workers Federation
- TSRTC Employees Union
- TSRTC National Mazdoor Union
- TSRTC Karmika Parishat
- TSRTC Staff & Workers Union
- Telangana RTC Bahujan Karmika Union
- Telangana RTC Workers Union
- TSRTC Karmika Sangh
- TSRTC Samajika Telangana Mazdoor Union
- TSRTC Telangana Jatiya Mazdoor Union
- Telangana State RTC Bahujan Workers Union
The TGSRTC workers issues were addressed in a high-level meeting at Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, where CM Revanth Reddy assured 100% resolution of RTC problems, approved 3-day strike wages and withdrawal of cases, and announced major infrastructure and financial reforms. The implementation process is ongoing under government supervision, with unions asked to submit options on elections and merger.
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