India, Oct. 30 -- Two months after 1200 health workers contracted by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) went on strike to demand better working conditions, especially maternity leave, the Mumbai civic body has granted 180 days of paid maternity leave for outsourced female employees.

Following an intervention by Mumbai mayor Ritu Tawde, the striking BMC employees withdrew the strike.

Apart from the paid maternity leave for outsourced female employees, the BMC has also recommended revised minimum wages for all such workers and punitive action against the contracting agency for salary delays.

A permanent grievance redressal resolution committee has also been established.

The striking contract workers included doctors, nurses, p...