The protesting employees did not disrupt the hospital services. The employees said that they went to demonstrate during off-duty hours.
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The contract service employees of Seti Provincial Hospital in Dhangadhi have gone on strike after not getting the festival, dress and expensive allowance. More than 150 contract employees have been protesting at the main gate of the Ministry of Social Development since Monday saying that they have not received their allowance this year as in previous years.
The employees have been demanding payment of allowances since October 6. However, the hospital said that the problem arose because the responsibilities between the hospital and the ministry were not clear.
Medical Superintendent of Seti Regional Hospital Dr. Hemraj Pandey clarified that there was a problem in giving allowances to contract service employees and said, "The ministry did not provide a separate allowance amount apart from 12 months salary. According to the Auditor General's report, allowances cannot be distributed from the hospital's funds because the contract agreement does not mention allowances.
According to him, there is a problem in the distribution of allowances due to the lack of policy clarity in the hospital administration regarding the demands of the employees. On Monday afternoon, the employees have also submitted a letter of attention to the ministry demanding payment of allowances. On the other hand, the hospital administration also said that since the ministry has appointed contract service employees, the problem related to allowances should also be solved by the ministry itself.
The protesting employees did not block the hospital services. The employees said that they went to demonstrate during their off-duty hours. However, if the demand is not addressed, they have warned that the service will be stopped in the future. Medical Superintendent Dr. Pandey The contract staff also said that they did not interrupt the service to meet the demand. We have asked to inform the administration if the service is to be interrupted. But they are completing their duties. He said that the demands of the employees should be met.
The hospital administration had sent a letter to the ministry about this a month ago. However, the problem was not solved. Another letter was sent on Monday, the hospital said. On the other hand, the Ministry of Social Development has also stated that the Ministry is positive towards the demands of the employees.
Information Officer of the Ministry Jaydev Mahara said that the demands of the contract workers will be fulfilled soon. The procedure has been completed. According to that, we will meet the demands of the employees by requesting the budget from the Ministry of Finance. The minister is out. It may take a few days.'
