In Meerut, a group of sanitation workers recently protested outside a branch of Punjab National Bank (PNB) because they were not receiving their salaries. They claim that the bank employees were asking for bribes in exchange for releasing their salaries. The workers gave the bank a two-day deadline to pay them their rightful salaries, or else they threatened to dump garbage outside the bank.
The protest occurred on Tuesday when sanitation workers from Kithore Nagar Panchayat in Meerut gathered outside the local branch of Punjab National Bank. They were upset with the bank manager because their salaries were being held back, even though they had a contract stating they should be paid. The workers were supposed to receive a monthly salary of 10,000 rupees, but the bank manager was asking for a commission before releasing the money. The workers believe this is a form of bribery.
The sanitation workers rely on their salaries to support themselves and their families. They were frustrated by the bank manager’s actions, so they decided to protest outside the bank to draw attention to their situation. They want fair treatment and prompt payment of their salaries. The workers have given the bank two days to pay them their salaries. If the bank doesn’t meet their deadline, they have threatened to escalate their protest by dumping garbage outside the bank.
This incident shows the difficulties sanitation workers face in getting their rightful wages without facing unethical demands. It emphasizes the importance of transparency and fair treatment in paying salaries. The workers hope that Punjab National Bank will address their concerns and make sure salaries are paid without any unfair requests or delays. This would not only solve the immediate issue but also help restore trust between the bank and its customers.
