Ludhiana, April 28 -- Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) deployed in the rural areas of Ludhiana have announced to stage a demonstration at divisional post offices across Ludhiana on Tuesday. The protest will be organised under the banner of the All India Gramin Dak Sevaks Union (AIGDSU).

The demands by the union included the extension of monthly pensions under the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), the implementation of eight-hour work shifts with appropriate pay scales, higher Time-Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) and full-service benefits. TRCA compensates GDS employees based on the time spent on their duties and the level of responsibility.

The union is also demanding that GDS workers be included in UPS, with monthly pensions comparable to those...