Ambulance workers announce strike over pending demands in Bengaluru

Ambulance workers working under the '108 Health Shield' project announced they will go on strike starting at 10 PM tonight, citing various demands including salary revision. The workers' association stated that the management agency and health department must fulfill demands such as annual salary revision, three shifts for ambulance operations, uniform wage system across the state, ₹50 lakh compensation for death or permanent disability in accidents, salary based on seniority, and salary payment by the 7th of the month as per labor rules. Health Minister U.T. Khadar stated that the 108 ambulance service is not providing adequate service and is taking 45 to 50 minutes to reach the location.