BWSSB Employees Voice Strong Opposition to Contract Hiring Proposal
The employees of Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) have expressed strong resistance against a recent proposal to hire engineers on a contract basis. The BWSSB Employees Association has come out strongly against this move, raising concerns about job security and the potential impact on service quality.
Historical Precedent Cited in Protest
The association pointed to a similar situation that occurred in 2008 when the board attempted to hire SSLC passed students for reading water meters in the east zone. That decision was eventually withdrawn after facing opposition from employees and stakeholders. The current proposal to hire engineers on contract has triggered memories of this previous incident and raised similar concerns among the workforce.
The association members have made their position clear that they will not support any move that compromises permanent positions within the organization. They argue that contract-based hiring could lead to instability in the workforce and potentially affect the quality of water supply and sewerage services across Bengaluru.
Employee Concerns and Potential Impact
BWSSB employees have highlighted several key issues with the contract hiring proposal. They believe that permanent employees bring institutional knowledge and long-term commitment that contract workers cannot match. The association has emphasized that water supply and sewerage management requires specialized expertise that develops over years of service.
The timing of this protest is significant as Bengaluru continues to face challenges in water management and infrastructure development. The employees' stance reflects broader concerns about the trend toward contract-based employment in public sector organizations and its implications for service delivery.
As the situation develops, all stakeholders are watching closely to see how the BWSSB management responds to the employees' concerns. The outcome of this dispute could set an important precedent for employment practices in public utility organizations across Karnataka.
