Non- Implementation of 7th Pay Commission: Delhi Doctors call it a Strike
New Delhi: Demanding the implementation of the 7th pay commission for the resident doctors working with the Delhi Government Hospitals, Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA) has now threatened to go on a strike on 18th December 2019.
Doctors have clearly stated that they are going to boycott Routine Services (OPD, Ward Duties and Elective surgeries on 19th December to highlight their rightful demands including Timely payment of salary and implementation of 7th CPC recommendations. Emergency Services will still be on on the 19th, the resident doctors added.
Speaking to Medical Dialogues team, Dr Sumedh Sandanshiv, president, FORDA informed," The resident doctors of various hospitals under Govt of NCT Delhi are not getting their salaries regularly and are still being paid according to the 6th Pay Commission norms. Despite all our efforts and deliberations, the issues have not been addressed other than verbal assurances only. We have repeatedly held meetings with the concerned authorities, including Honourable Health Minister and Chief Minister of Delhi, respective College and Hospital Heads, but ."
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