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Strike: ONGC clears position

ONGC Assam Asset fears major disruption in its functionings following the ongoing strike of the motor vehicle labour union. In a press release on Thursday, it said that it was ONGC is not directly involved with the demands raised by the Motor vehicle labour union. But the strike has been paralyzed the normal functionings.

According to the ONGC, the vehicles running on contractual basis along with the Sivasagar District Transport Contractor Association (ONGC) are responsible for it.

It said the Motor Vehicle Labour Union should realize the reality and for an early and positive   result the union should discuss the matter with the district transport contractor association (ONGC),and should withdraw their strike for the grater interest of the society.

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