Mon Nov 03 20:02:57 UTC 2025: ## News Article: Delhi MCD Workers End Month-Long Strike After Pay Hike Assurance

NEW DELHI – November 4, 2025 – Multitasking staff (MTS) of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) returned to work on November 1st, ending a month-long strike that began on September 29th. The workers, responsible for mosquito breeding control across the city, initiated the protest to demand equal pay, paid leaves, and compensatory jobs for the families of deceased employees.

The strike concluded following a written assurance from the MCD to address the workers’ key demands. Devanand Sharma, general secretary of the Anti-Malaria Ekta Karmachari Union, stated that the decision to call off the strike was reached through “mutual agreement and not administrative pressure” after the third meeting of a committee formed by Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh.

The MCD has reportedly submitted a proposal to standardize MTS workers’ pay at ₹27,900 per month, a significant increase from the current inconsistent pay structure. Leader of the House Parvesh Wahi confirmed that the MCD Commissioner has been requested to petition the Chief Minister for approval of the salary budget within seven days. The estimated annual budget for the revised pay is ₹41 crore, covering approximately 4,250 MTS workers. If approved, the pay standardization could be implemented within a month.

While the union has temporarily withdrawn its demand for immediate regularisation, it remains a long-term goal. A 10-member committee, including union representatives, has also agreed to consider other demands such as paid and earned leaves, and compensatory jobs for the families of deceased employees, although a firm timeline for these provisions was not provided.

Vidya Bharti, a DBC worker who participated in the protest, expressed cautious optimism, stating, “We trust our representatives and hope that within two months our pay will finally increase. It will be a big relief after years of doing the same work for less pay.”

The resolution of this strike brings relief to both the MCD and its workers, and it is hoped that this will lead to improved services for the residents of Delhi.

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