Pune: PMPML Salary Deduction Plan Put on Hold After Union Opposition
Pune, 4th August 2025: Facing strong backlash from employee unions, the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) has temporarily suspended its decision to deduct a fixed amount from employee salaries to reduce its financial deficit. PMPML Chairman and Managing Director Pankaj Deore announced the stay, stating that no decision would be taken without taking employees and unions into confidence.
As per the original order issued on 31st July, Class I and II officers were to contribute Rs 2,000 per month, while Class III and IV staff would have Rs 1,000 deducted from their monthly salary as a symbolic contribution toward PMPML’s financial recovery. The move drew immediate protests from workers’ unions, including the Rashtravadi Maharashtra General Kamgar Union, which had threatened legal action.
Following media coverage and rising dissent, the order has now been put on hold. Deore clarified that the decision was intended to strengthen PMPML’s financial standing and that a letter had been circulated among employees and union leaders after he took charge. However, due to lack of clarity on the deduction amount and concerns raised by employees regarding sudden financial strain, the administration decided to pause the move.
Deore emphasized that the proposed fund was meant to address issues affecting the workforce, such as healthcare needs, insurance, additional allowances, and family-related emergencies.
Sunil Nalawade, General Secretary of Rashtravadi Maharashtra General Kamgar Union, acknowledged that unions are not against contributing if consulted properly. However, he stressed that Rs 1,000 per month is a substantial amount for Class III and IV employees, who have already donated a day’s salary during the COVID-19 crisis and after the Pulwama attack.
