Mumbai: BEST employees go on strike, commuters to get affected
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IBNS): Employees of Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply Transport (BEST), which is Mumbai's civic transport operator, went on an indefinite strike over their multiple demands from Tuesday, media reports said.
The BEST employees called for a strike demanding a renewal of salary agreements which expired in 2016.
They are also demanding gratuity, bonus amount as well as a merger of various undertakings of BEST.
Due to the strike, at least 25 lakh passengers are likely to get affected.
However, the BEST management has warned its employees of consequences for resorting to strike.
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