<h1>Punjab Roadways Contractual Employees Strike Over Job Regularization Demands, Threaten Longer Protest If Ignored</h1> Contractual employees of Punjab Roadways and PRTC observed a two-hour strike at bus stands across Punjab, disrupting services and inconveniencing commuters. The protest was organized by the Punjab Roadways, Punbus and PRTC Contract Workers Union over the government's failure to address their demands, primarily job regularization. Protesters blocked bus stand exits and threatened a complete strike on April 7-9 if demands remain unmet. A union president criticized the state government for not fulfilling promises made by the Chief Minister last July. Additional demands include salary increases and ending outsourcing practices.