BEST employees to launch indefinite hunger strike in Mumbai today
The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) Workers’ Union is set to start an indefinite hunger strike in Mumbai this Tuesday at 11:30 am. The protest centers on several long-standing issues affecting current BEST staff, employees working under wet-lease contracts, and retirees. The demonstration will take place at the union’s office located near Kennedy Bridge. Additionally, the union is calling for the BMC to provide urgent financial support to BEST through its budget.