Ashoka University Housekeeping Staff Strike for Fair Wages and Job Security

Sonipat, Haryana– On Thursday, August 28, housekeeping staff at Ashoka University launched a strike at Gate 1, demanding fair compensation, job security, and improved working conditions. The protest, which began at 7:15 AM, continues as workers call for immediate action to address their grievances.

The housekeeping staff have outlined five key demands:

1. Wage Increase: Raising monthly salaries from INR 12,000–13,000 to INR 18,000.

2. Annual Increment: A guaranteed 10% yearly salary increase to ensure financial stability.

3. Reinstatement of Workers: Immediate reinstatement of three housekeeping workers dismissed arbitrarily at the end of the last Spring semester.

4. Protection from Retaliation: Assurance that no worker participating in the strike will face punitive action.

5. Formal Agreement: A written agreement, signed by representatives of Bluspring and Ashoka University, to enforce these demands and safeguard jobs.

The workers have emphasized that the strike is not only about these immediate demands but also addresses broader issues of surveillance, exploitation, and unjust treatment on campus. The protest has disrupted normal operations at Gate 1, drawing attention to the workers’ plight.

The Student Government of Ashoka University has expressed solidarity with the housekeeping staff, pledging to support their demands until they are met. The strike remains ongoing, with no resolution reported as of August 30.