AP Electrical Employees on strike mode

While, Andhra Pradesh state is all set to divide into two states as Andhra and Telangana on the appointed day of June 2nd, all the associations of state Electrical Board went on lightning strike from Saturday, demanding to implement the wage revision agreement. AP Electrical Board JAC representatives told the media that they will continue strike till PRC is approved. Transco CMD Suresh Chanda and Genco MD K.Vijayanand hold talks with the JAC representatives on Sunday morning, but in vain. Later, Governor Narasimhan reviewed the situation and is reported to be approved 27 per cent hike in employees’ wages. However, Telangana electrical JAC leaders are not happy with Governor’s decision as they are expecting a minimum 32 per cent hike in the wages. Hence, they are planning to continue strike. Transco and Genco managements may hold a final round of talks on Sunday evening.