JACTTO-GEO members stage demonstrations in central area in assist of their constitution of calls for

Several authorities workers and academics affiliated to the JACTTO-GEO (Joint Action Council of Tamil Nadu Teachers Organisation and Government Employees Organisation ) staged demonstrations in Tiruchi and different districts within the central area on Tuesday in assist of their constitution of calls for. 

Many authorities workers and academics within the area abstained from work as a part of a State-wide strike name given by the JACTTO-GEO, stated police and the organisation sources. Several officers additionally boycotted the continuing Special Intensive Revision of electoral roll.

One of the primary calls for of the JACTTO-GEO was the withdrawal of the current New Pension Scheme which is being carried out for many who had joined the federal government service after April 1, 2003.  The organisation demanded the State authorities to implement the sooner Old Pension Scheme. 

Another demand was that the State authorities ought to take fast steps to refill the over 30 % vacant posts in numerous authorities departments.

It additionally needed the State authorities to withdraw the Government Order 243 issued on February 21, 2023 which the JACTTO-GEO stated would have an effect on over 90 % of academics working within the Department of Elementary Education.  The organisation additionally demanded the State authorities to offer prescribed time scale pay to midday meal workers, anganwadi staff, panchayat secretaries, particular academics and different classes. 

In Tiruchi metropolis, round 250 JACTTO-GEO members staged an illustration in assist of their constitution of calls for close to the District Collectorate. Several authorities workers working within the District Collectorate and elsewhere within the district in addition to authorities academics abstained from work in view of the strike name, stated police sources.

Similar demonstrations by the JACTTO-GEO members had been additionally held in Ariyalur, Perambalur, Thanjavur, Pudukottai and Nagapattinam districts.