CM Mann to meet employee leaders on September 18
Chandigarh, September 17, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is scheduled to meet leaders of the Joint Coordination Committee on Friday, September 18, amid ongoing protests by government employees over their pending demands. The meeting is scheduled for 11 am, with employee representatives expected to raise their demands and discuss issues concerning government employees and the state administration.
Employee demands and ongoing agitation
Employee organisations have been pressing the Punjab government over various long-pending service-related issues. The agitation has included protests and other forms of collective action in recent weeks. Reports indicate that key issues raised by employee bodies include pending Dearness Allowance (DA) payments, the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) and other service-related demands.
The government had earlier assured employees of discussions on their grievances. A previous strike was also called off after assurances concerning the withdrawal of an order and show-cause notices linked to the August 27 mass leave.
What happens after the meeting?
During Friday’s meeting, employee leaders are expected to present their concerns before the Chief Minister and seek the government's response on their demands. The outcome could influence the employee organisations’ next course of action, including their decision on the ongoing agitation. Employees across Punjab are expected to closely watch the discussions and any decisions that emerge from the meeting.
