Chandigarh, September 29, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday held a series of meetings with representatives of various employee unions and welfare associations, reaffirming the Bhagwant Mann government’s commitment to addressing their genuine concerns through dialogue and a constructive approach.
Cheema, who heads the Cabinet Sub-Committee constituted to address employees’ issues, met delegations from the Sanyukt Divyang Morcha (Punjab), Punjab Water Supply & Sewerage Board Employees Contract Workers and Labour Union, MGNREGA Karamchari Union (Punjab), and Netraheen Ekta Punjab Association.
The delegations submitted memorandums to the Cabinet Sub-Committee, highlighting their administrative, service-related and welfare concerns.
Chairing the discussions, Cheema gave a patient hearing to the representatives and took note of the issues raised. He said the Punjab government followed an open-door policy and remained committed to engaging with employees and their representatives in a transparent and constructive manner.
The Finance Minister acknowledged the contribution of employees and different workforce segments to the functioning of the state, adding that the government was committed to examining their genuine grievances with a positive approach.
Cheema directed the concerned administrative departments to thoroughly examine the representations submitted by the unions and associations. He asked officials to assess the issues in accordance with existing policies and rules and explore viable solutions within the permissible framework.
He also instructed the departments to examine the matters in a time-bound manner to ensure that genuine concerns receive appropriate consideration.
Reiterating the role of the Cabinet Sub-Committee, Cheema said it would continue engaging with employee representatives and examining their concerns to identify practical solutions that comply with existing policies and regulations.
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