KATHMANDU: Employee organizations have warned of launching strong protests if their 10-point demands are not addressed within 72 hours and the Civil Service Bill fails to move forward in Parliament.
During a meeting of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee held at Singha Durbar on Tuesday, Nepal Civil Service Employees Organization President Ambadatta Bhatta cautioned lawmakers that failure to incorporate their concerns in the bill would trigger the next phase of protests.
“We are ready to discuss our demands without placing an extra burden on the state,” Bhatta said, urging that the Civil Service Bill be presented on the very first day of the upcoming House session. He also criticized the treatment of local-level employees, saying they are being treated like “slaves.”
Representatives of various civil service unions outlined their 10-point joint demands during the meeting. Among the key demands are a one-time adjustment opportunity for employees currently placed at the federal, provincial, and local levels, along with fair promotion and rank adjustment for qualified staff.
The civil service unions have been pushing for timely legal reforms to ensure clarity, fairness, and improved working conditions in the public administration sector.
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