AIDS Control Society employees end strike

GANGTOK, 14 Feb: The Sikkim AIDS Control Employees Association (SACEA) has called off its strike, which had started on 30 January, and employees will resume duties from 15 February.

A press release of the association informs that its governing body met today and discussed the revised remuneration order issued by the Department of AIDS Control based on recommendations submitted by Anomaly Committee on 13 February. The meeting also discussed: The problems faced by the general public with regard to HIV testing and HIV/AIDS Care and Support Services, both of which had also been suspended; the letter from the  parent organisation [All India AIDS Employee Association] of 13 Feb; The request of Project Director SSACS to resume emergency services.       

After the discussion, the general body, SACEA decided to call off the strike, the release informs.

“We thank all the stakeholders and general public for bearing with us and supporting us during the strike period,” the release adds.