Jalandhar, Oct. 23 -- Protesting against the Punjab government for neglecting their demands, employees of several government departments remained on mass leave for the second day on Thursday. Under the banner of joint coordination committee, employees and pensioners held a mega rally in Jalandhar. Employees also held a rally in Barnala. Pushpinder Virdi, leader of the committee, said protesters had been demanding the immediate release of outstanding dearness allowance instalments and arrears in line with the central pattern. They are also demanding that those receiving honorariums be paid at least the minimum wage. "We are demanding the integration of computer teachers into the education department and the application of the 6th Punjab Pay Commission recommendations to them. A transparent policy regarding the transfers of employees should be implemented," he said. "If the government does not initiate a dialogue, the committee will hold a meeting on October 24 to intensify the ongoing struggle," Virdi added....