Mysuru: Accusing the ESI Corporation of rendering injustice to beneficiaries and their family members, over 50 members of the CITU (Centre of Indian Trade Unions) launched an indefinite stir in front of ESI Hospital on KRS Rod here this morning.
Alleging that as per a new norm, workers having wages of over Rs. 15,000 (max. 21,000) per month were asked to wait for 2 years to get super speciality treatment, the protestors urged 24x7 OT services in ESI Hospital, appointment of doctors and Lab Technicians in accordance with the number of beneficiaries, installation of most modern medical equipments in the new building, conduct of all medical test at ESI Hospital and dispensing quality drugs, among others.
