Salary Hike: Good News for Temporary Employees, Salary Increase Announced
Salary Hike: A wave of happiness has swept through the Howrah Municipal Corporation just before Puja. A salary hike for about 1500 temporary employees has been announced, sparking joy among the workers. This decision is expected to further strengthen the financial security of the corporation’s employees. Let’s get into the details.
Hike Amount and Effective Date
The Howrah Municipal Corporation has announced that the monthly salary of each temporary employee will be increased by 500 rupees. This salary hike is scheduled to be effective from October 16th. Although the employees will not receive the increased salary in hand before Puja, this announcement is a big gift for them during the festive season. This decision will cost the municipal treasury an additional one crore rupees annually. This is a significant step, showing the authority’s commitment to its employees.
Financial Support and Past Actions
This is the third time in the last four years that the salary of these temporary employees has been increased. Previously, their salary was raised by a total of 1500 rupees in two phases (1000 rupees and 500 rupees). With the current 500 rupee increase, the total salary hike amounts to 2000 rupees. This proves that the municipal corporation is continuously working for the welfare of its employees. Since the salary structures of various temporary employees are different, this increase is a welcome move for everyone.
Arrears Payment for Sanitation Workers
Along with the salary hike, another major announcement has been made. There is good news for about 1100 sanitation workers of the corporation. Their pending arrears from January to June of the current year will be cleared before Puja. The corporation is spending approximately 31 lakh rupees for this. Receiving this outstanding amount before the festival will bring financial relief to the families of the sanitation workers, allowing them to fully enjoy the festive joy.
Key Points at a Glance
- Number of Beneficiaries: About 1500 temporary employees.
- Salary Hike Amount: 500 rupees per month.
- Effective Date: From October 16th.
- For Sanitation Workers: 1100 workers will be paid their arrears for January-June.
- Total Corporation Expense: Nearly 1 crore rupees annually for the salary hike and 31 lakh rupees for clearing arrears.
This decision of a salary hike and payment of arrears will help boost the morale of the temporary employees of the Howrah Municipal Corporation. Such an announcement on the eve of the festival is undoubtedly commendable and will further encourage the workers in their duties.
