Capital TV staff calls off night-long protest
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 4 October 2013
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Capital TV staff in Islamabad protested due to delayed salary payments. The protest concluded when management agreed to provide post-dated cheques.Summary
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad employees of Capital TV protested Thursday over inordinate delay in disbursement of salaries.
More than 50 staff members began the protest at about 5pm pressing the management to clear their outstanding dues. Many employees had reportedly not been paid for three months that led to frustration building up.
The managers tried to calm the protesting workers but they stuck to their guns.
The protest was eventually called off early Friday, the management yielding and handing the workers post-dated cheques.
Key Points
- More than 50 employees protested for delayed salaries.
- Staff members hadn't received payment for three months.
- Management attempted to calm the situation but employees persisted.
- The protest was called off after management promised post-dated cheques.
- Frustration among employees led to the overnight protest.
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