Karnataka 108 Ambulance Staff Threaten Mass Resignation, Give Government 15 Day Deadline
More than 3,500 employees are seeking higher salaries, revised duty hours, transport facilities, compensation and better workplace conditions.
Karnataka’s Health Kaval 108 ambulance service could face serious disruption after more than 3,500 employees threatened to resign collectively if the government does not address their long pending demands within 15 days.
The employees have approached the Health Department, saying several of their concerns have remained unresolved for nearly three years. They have called for immediate government intervention to settle the issues.
The 108 ambulance service is a vital part of Karnataka’s emergency healthcare system, providing medical assistance to people across the state. A mass resignation could therefore have a significant impact on emergency response services.
One of the employees’ main demands is an annual salary increase and regular revision of pay. They say they have not received a salary hike since 2017.
The staff have also called for the earlier duty hour system to be restored. They say changes to their working schedules have created difficulties and want the previous arrangement reinstated.
Transport is another major concern. Employees working across three shifts are seeking proper transportation facilities to ensure they can travel safely to and from their workplaces.
The employees are also demanding an end to the existing zone based salary system. They want a uniform pay structure for 108 ambulance staff throughout Karnataka.
Another key demand relates to financial support for families of employees who suffer serious