Mayawati Asks Uttar Pradesh Government to Make Temporary Workers Permanent

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati has asked the Uttar Pradesh government to make temporary workers permanent. She wants these workers included in the state's plan to create one lakh government jobs in the next six months.

Contract Workers

Mayawati stated that her party is against using out-of-house workers and contract systems in government offices. She pointed out that many people have worked on a temporary basis for years in different state departments.

Health Workers

Particular attention was drawn to health workers serving under the National Rural Health Mission. These workers have been holding a sit-in protest near the Kanshi Ram Ji Eco Garden in Lucknow for several days to push for permanent status.

Context

Contract labor in government departments is a common point of political debate in India. Temporary employees often seek job security and regular pay scales similar to permanent staff.