Salary Hike: Good News for Employees! Salary Increased Before Diwali

Salary Hike: Great news for thousands of contractual employees of the state before Diwali. A salary increase has been announced for the contractual employees under the West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL), which has brought a wave of happiness among the employees. This salary increase has been finalized through a tripartite agreement, fulfilling a long-standing demand of the employees. About 5,000 employees will benefit from this agreement, and their monthly salary will increase by an average of ₹3,000.

Details of the Salary Increase

This salary increase agreement has been signed between the West Bengal Power Development Corporation, the labor union, and the labor department. Since the expiry of the previous agreement in 2023, no new agreement had been made, which had created dissatisfaction among the employees. Finally, the signing of the new agreement has brought smiles to the faces of the employees.

Key Points:

• New Agreement Period: This new agreement will be effective from January 1, 2024, and will remain in force until December 31, 2027.
• Arrears: Employees will receive arrears for the last 1 year and 9 months, which will help improve their financial stability.
• Number of Beneficiaries: About 5,000 contractual employees will benefit from this salary increase.
• Amount of Salary Increase: The monthly salary of the employees will increase by an average of ₹3,000.

Employee Reaction

The employees are extremely happy with this news. They had been demanding a salary increase for a long time. This announcement before Diwali has doubled their festive joy. The leaders of the labor union have said that this agreement will help boost the morale of the employees and they will be encouraged to work better.

Future Impact

This salary increase also brings a ray of hope for other contractual employees in the state. It proves that it is possible to meet the demands of the employees through proper negotiation. This step by the West Bengal Power Development Corporation is undoubtedly commendable and can set an example for other organizations in the state.

This salary increase will not only improve the financial condition of the employees but also enhance the standard of living of their families. Such positive news before Diwali is expected to have a good impact on the overall work environment of the state.