Shillong, Oct 17: A meeting chaired by the Meghalaya Commercial Trucks Owners and Drivers Association (MCTODA) was held on October 15, with representatives of Star Cement, North East Carriers Pvt. Ltd. and drivers engaged with Star Cement.
Following deliberations, the parties agreed on several measures.
Star Cement and North East Carriers will immediately provide drivers with a copy of the signed contract agreement, along with a Khasi-translated version later for better understanding.
No driver will be denied salary or payment merely for reporting for duty, subject to terms of the employment agreement.
Drivers will not claim ownership over company-owned trucks and a driver assigned to a particular vehicle will be responsible for driving it as directed by the employer.
All drivers and employers will strictly follow rules and regulations, implemented fairly and without bias, ensuring equal treatment.
It was also unanimously decided that no driver should report for duty and operate vehicles unless fit and capable of doing so safely.
The meeting concluded with a common understanding to abide by the decisions in the interest of workplace discipline, safety, transparency and harmonious relations.
