Sassoon General Hospital, which is the biggest government-run tertiary care hospital in the city, is facing an acute shortage of Class IV employees. Existing employees are reportedly facing immense work pressure as 234 posts are lying vacant under various categories.

Another issue being raised by Class IV employees is that many staffers who have been working in the hospital since the past 15 to 20 years are still on temporary basis. According to high court orders, any staff working for more than 240 days should be made permanent employees.