2020-07-16
The Independent Employees' Union padlocked the administrative section of the Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital, Jorpati on July 16 protesting against the dismissal of contracted employees amidst this pandemic since July 15. In addition to issuing a statement, they staged the protest against the hospital administration and demanded the reinstatement of the employees as soon as possible.
Violent / Non-violent | Nonviolent |
Primary Form | Gherau/Dharna (sit-in)/padlocking |
Primary Cause | Labor disputes, not including civil servants |
Actor 1 - Number of people | n/a |
Actor 1 - Affiliations | Labor organization, trade unions and other organizations based on economic demands |
Actor 1 - Youth | na |
Actor 2 - Number of people | n/a |
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) | Health sector/health workers, doctors |
Actor 2 - Youth | na |