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"We will not stop our agitation till the GVK EMRI management gives us an assurance in writing about the continuation of our service and payment of arrears since 2016. The protesters have already held discussions with the GVK EMRI management. These discussions will continue until the ambulance services are restored." The management has said it will carry out mass recruitment but seems to be impossible," said Pranjal Sarma, joint secretary of the All Assam 108 and 102 Employees and Emergency Response Officers Association.NHM managing director, A Baishya said, "Discussion is on at all levels to sort out the issue. GUWAHATI: The strike by employees of the 108 and 102 ambulance services, over demand for increment of salaries and better working conditions, entered its eighth day on Wednesday, with the protesters threatening to continue their agitation until they receive a written assurance from the management.The 380 employees, who have been on strike at Lokhra , said they want GVK Emergency Management and Research Institute (EMRI) to assure them of continuation of their services and clear all arrears pending from 2016..