The All India Railway Track Maintainer Union has expressed happiness over the Indian Railways' decision to reduce the duty hours of gatemen from 12 to 8 hours per day and grant them two weekly rest days. This decision comes after 19 months of continuous efforts by the union's representatives, who had...
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been negotiating with railway officials. The union's demands were finally met on April 9th, with an agreement reached on 9 key points. The agreement includes the centralization of material management and the supply of all safety gear to gatekeepers by May 1st, ensuring they get two rest days per week. This change will benefit over 4 lakh trackmen across India, including the payment of outstanding dues for safety equipment.