Date:19/10/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/10/19/stories/2008101955210300.htm

Other States - Orissa

BSNL employees stir

BERHAMPUR: The members of the BSNL casual employees’ union are on week-long strike throughout the State. Their strike would continue till October 23. These casual workers allege non-payment of minimum wage prescribed by the government by this public sector unit. Apart from it the employees are also demanding basic amenities prescribed by the labour laws.