The Jacto Geo strike is being observed across Tamil Nadu, and with the arrests of more than 1000 government employees who are protesting in various parts of the state, the protest has reached greater levels, especially after the arrest of Jacto Geo coordinator Das. The Jacto Geo associations had announced an indefinite strike which has been observed from January 22, demanding a 9 point charter.
Some of the key demands are removal of the new pension scheme and replacing it with old scheme which was dismissed in 2004, and settlement of the 21 months salary arrears with immediate effect and salary equivalent to Central govt employees.
Yesterday employees of chief secretariat also joined the protest today and the hearing of case against Jacto Geo scheduled at Madurai bench of Chennai high court the coordinator of Jacto Geo Dass has been arrested immediately as he reached the court. The Government is keeping a muted response so far.
