Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, who also chairs the Cabinet Sub-Committee constituted to address the grievances of state employees, presided over a series of high-level meetings on Wednesday to expedite the resolution of legitimate demands raised by various employee unions.
Reviewing the unique grievances raised by each delegation, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, “The Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann remains firmly committed to the welfare of employees.” He issued on-the-spot directions to the administrative heads of the respective departments, instructing them to thoroughly examine the genuine demands of the employees and ensure their resolution at the earliest possible time.
Emphasising the role of the Cabinet Sub-Committee, Harpal Singh Cheema said, “The Cabinet Sub-Committee is actively working to bridge gaps and create a supportive environment for employees across all state cadres.” During these deliberations, the Finance Minister held comprehensive discussions with representatives from the Punjab State Ministerial Services Union, the Bazigar Vanjara Samaj Sangharsh Committee, the Computer Adhiypak Union, the Lal Jhanda Mid-Day Meal Workers Union, and the Water Supply and Sanitation Workers Union.
The Punjab State Ministerial Services Union presented a detailed memorandum highlighting the collective issues faced by Punjab Government employees. In addition to general employee welfare matters, the union brought forward specific concerns pertaining to the ministerial staff deployed across diverse sectors, including district administrative offices, the education department, the cooperative department, the excise department, the finance department, ITIs, the water supply and sanitation department, the soil and water conservation department, and the Commissioner's office.