On ALP and Runing Staff Grievances.

On Asst.Loco Pilots & Other Loco Running Staff Grievances.

The pay scales of 1^st Fireman/Asst. Loco Pilot have been distributed of their relativity with that of Guard. The following table indicates how the relativity disturbed to the disadvantage of Asst. Loco Pilots.

CPC	Alp/Fireman	Guard GR. ‘C’	Shunting Jamedar
Ist CPC	RS. 75-105	Rs. 60-170	Rs. 75-105
IInd CPC	Rs. 125-155	RS. 110-220	Rs. 125-155
IIIrd CPC	RS. 290-350	Rs. 290-430	Rs. 225-350
1983 cadre Restructure	_______	Rs. 330-530	Rs. 330-560
IVth CPC	Rs. 950-1500	Rs. 1200-2040	Rs. 1200-2040
Vth CPC	Rs. 3050-4590	Rs. 4500-7000	Rs. 4000-6000

It is seen till IIIrd pay commission both Asst. Loco Pilot & Guard carries similar scales of pay. There after distortion of relativity has taken place. The Asst. Loco Pilots are demanding the relativity should be restored between ALP and Guard, by bringing ALP into Rs. 2800 grade pay on par with Guard.

In fact ALP deserves higher pay scale than the guard as the ALP knowledge, performance, responsibilities, risk, safety consciousness and medical standards are higher than the guard and in addition to that, the ALP posses the knowledge of different departments technical as well as other wise. The ALP also performs the duties of TXR, Guard, Civil Engineering Staff, TRD, C&W, TRS staff. Trains are run with out Guard but the duties of Guard devolve on the Loco Pilot& ALP thus the ALP discharging the duties of Guard also in addition to his job. Similarly the job of C&W staff, checking of the train is also done by the ALP along with LP. Trouble shooting of Loco, TRD, Track failures and defects on the vehicles are also attended by ALP. The Alp medical fitness is highest ie. AYE ONE and should retain the same till his retirement. The risk involved in discharge of duties is greater than Guard as well as other categories. The ALP has to undergo 18 months initial training in Diesel Mechanical Engineering and Electrical, C&W and G&SR, Besides First Aid and Fire fighting, while the training course of Guard is only 45 days.

The qualification required for ALP was Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and accordingly some batches of ALPs were recruited during 1985-1988. As required number of Diploma holders were not coming forward the education standard was revised to that of SSC+ITI with a rider that Diploma holders will be preferred. As a matter of fact even today, in view of the low pitched pay scales many ALPs are leaving the job, preferring out side jobs. In certain cases they are not joining even after giving Posting Orders. Thus should be taken into consideration to ensure pay scales and emoluments of ALP are not less than the Guard, so as to prevent the exodus of Alps to private organizations and other dategories.

In View of this and also the functional differences between various categories of Loco Running Staff, The ALPs and Loco Running Staff demanding the Pay Structure as follows.

category	Vth CPC Scale in Rs.	VI th CPC			Demand of ALP & Loco running staff
		Pay band	Scale in Rs.	Grade Pay in Rs.
Fireman II	2750-4400	PB-I	5200-20200	1800	2400
ALP Gr.II	3050-4590	PB-I	5200-20200	1900	2800
ALP Gr.I	4000-6000	PB-I	5200-20200	1900	2800
LP Shunting Gr.II	4000-6000	PB-I	5200-20200	2400	4200
LP Shunting Gr.I	5000-8000	PB-2	9300-34800	2400	4200
LP Goods Gr.II	5000-8000	PB-2	9300-34800	4200	4600
LP Goods Gr.I	5500-9000	PB-2	9300-34800	4200	4600
LP Pass Gr.II	5500-9000	PB-2	9300-34800	4200	4800
LP Pass Gr.I	6000-9800	PB-2	9300-34800	4200	4800
LP Mail/Exp.	6000-9800	PB-2	9300-34800	4200	5400
Jr.Loco Inspector	6500-10500	PB-2	9300-34800	4600	5400
Sr.Loco Inspector	7450-11500	PB-2	9300-34800	4600	5400