The federal government has taken a significant step by starting to lay off daily wage workers under its right-sizing plan. According to the latest reports, this move has already begun, and the Establishment Division has issued a formal notification. As per the notice, all daily wage employees’ services have been transferred to the surplus pool starting from September 30, 2024.
The notification mentions that the government, in line with its right-sizing policy, has informed all daily wage workers that their services will no longer be required beyond September 30. This decision seems to be part of the government’s broader strategy to cut down on costs and bring more efficiency to the workforce. The notification marks a turning point for many of these workers, who have been serving in various departments.
People close to the Ministry of Finance have hinted that this isn’t just limited to one division. Other ministries and departments are expected to follow suit and will likely issue similar notifications to their daily wage employees soon. For many workers, this news has come as a blow, as daily wage jobs provide them with their livelihood.
