The 18-day-long strike by the Employees’ Federation has officially come to an end today, following the intervention of Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the proactive steps taken by the state government. With productive discussions between producers and the Employees’ Federation, an agreement has finally been reached, and film shootings will resume from tomorrow.
Ace producer Dil Raju expressed his gratitude to the honorable Chief Minister for swiftly resolving the deadlock. He also thanked the Producers’ Council and the Employees’ Federation for their cooperation, while acknowledging Gangadhar and the labor officials for successfully concluding the talks. Dil Raju further appreciated CM Revanth Reddy’s vision of transforming Hyderabad into a major film hub.
As per the resolution, cine workers will receive a 22.5% overall wage hike, distributed in three phases: 15% in the first year, 2.5% in the second year, and 5% in the third year. The increment will vary based on pay categories, ensuring fair adjustments.
In addition, several of the workers’ other demands have been accepted. For the remaining conditions, a committee under the Principal Secretary will be formed, tasked with submitting a detailed report within a month.
Employees’ Federation President Anil Vallabhaneni thanked the government, the labor department, and particularly the Labor Commissioner, for their decisive role in restoring normalcy. He noted that while the union usually addresses such matters internally, in this instance, government intervention proved vital in achieving a resolution.
