Dear friends,
According to newspaper reports,an incident occurred of workers assault on managers at Nasik (Maharashtra) on 26th aug.at Everest India Ltd. The details of which are as follows.
Ø The incident happened at Everest Ltd situated at Village Lakmapur Tal. Dindori; Dist. Nasik.
Ø The organization is a listed company in Stock Exchange having Few more plants in MP & West Bengal as well.
Ø The workers union which is affiliated to CITU led by Dr. Karad was on Strike from last 290 Days for wage settlement.
Ø During the negotiation process 6 workmen were suspended on account of misconduct.
Ø A meeting was scheduled in Labour Commissioner’s Office on 24-Aug-12 at 14:00 but the meeting ended without any solution.
Ø After this meeting, around 20 to 30 workers brutally manhandled & injured Management Representatives including Seniors & out of which 3 are said to be in critical condition.
Ø Shockingly, this incident occurred at the Labour Commissioner’s office premises, right after the meeting. The Manesar incident had occurred in the plant premises after a meeting on similar issues.
Ø The entire Nasik Industrial Belt is under shock & all concerned have condemned this brutal attack on the company officials.
Regds
Anil Kaushik
From India, Delhi
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181According to newspaper reports,an incident occurred of workers assault on managers at Nasik (Maharashtra) on 26th aug.at Everest India Ltd. The details of which are as follows.
Ø The incident happened at Everest Ltd situated at Village Lakmapur Tal. Dindori; Dist. Nasik.
Ø The organization is a listed company in Stock Exchange having Few more plants in MP & West Bengal as well.
Ø The workers union which is affiliated to CITU led by Dr. Karad was on Strike from last 290 Days for wage settlement.
Ø During the negotiation process 6 workmen were suspended on account of misconduct.
Ø A meeting was scheduled in Labour Commissioner’s Office on 24-Aug-12 at 14:00 but the meeting ended without any solution.
Ø After this meeting, around 20 to 30 workers brutally manhandled & injured Management Representatives including Seniors & out of which 3 are said to be in critical condition.
Ø Shockingly, this incident occurred at the Labour Commissioner’s office premises, right after the meeting. The Manesar incident had occurred in the plant premises after a meeting on similar issues.
Ø The entire Nasik Industrial Belt is under shock & all concerned have condemned this brutal attack on the company officials.
Regds
Anil Kaushik
From India, Delhi
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Dear Mr. Anil Kaushik,
What has happened is condemnable. The incident at the Maruti factory was a bad incident. Unfortunately, it is also setting a trend. This is far more dangerous.
However, the way the news is framed, it appears to be one-sided. What provoked the workers to take on senior managers? Did some senior manager provoke the workers? There cannot be fire without some spark. Who lit that spark? We need to know this as well.
The incident at Manesar or Nasik goes on to show the invisible "Us and Them" culture in the company. The violent acts of workers come in handy for management to put a lid on the boiling pot of the organization's culture. Violence garners undue attention, and the invisible issues remain invisible forever.
Dinesh V Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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What has happened is condemnable. The incident at the Maruti factory was a bad incident. Unfortunately, it is also setting a trend. This is far more dangerous.
However, the way the news is framed, it appears to be one-sided. What provoked the workers to take on senior managers? Did some senior manager provoke the workers? There cannot be fire without some spark. Who lit that spark? We need to know this as well.
The incident at Manesar or Nasik goes on to show the invisible "Us and Them" culture in the company. The violent acts of workers come in handy for management to put a lid on the boiling pot of the organization's culture. Violence garners undue attention, and the invisible issues remain invisible forever.
Dinesh V Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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It is such a ludicrous situation!! The outrageous act the workers did is dispensable. I know that there should be mutual behavior for any action to take place. However, the situation cannot be called a halt until things show up in the light.
From India, Visakhapatnam
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From India, Visakhapatnam
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Dear All,
Labour unrest nowadays has become very frequent. The reason is that our industrialists forget that these are workers who bring success to the business front. Exploiting and not providing benefits to the workers has become a habit. Please understand that no worker wants to stay at home as they do not have enough resources to sustain their lives. In most cases, it is when exploitation becomes unbearable that they resort to strikes or such types of violence. In some cases, it is union-motivated and unnecessary, but that is very rare. Please observe in your own organization how many companies adhere to honest overtime wages, accurate shift timings, and provide PF or ESI to all eligible employees. It is a two-way street. There are companies that have been operating for decades without facing such unrest. Please understand that these workers are the foundation of any business.
From India, New Delhi
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Labour unrest nowadays has become very frequent. The reason is that our industrialists forget that these are workers who bring success to the business front. Exploiting and not providing benefits to the workers has become a habit. Please understand that no worker wants to stay at home as they do not have enough resources to sustain their lives. In most cases, it is when exploitation becomes unbearable that they resort to strikes or such types of violence. In some cases, it is union-motivated and unnecessary, but that is very rare. Please observe in your own organization how many companies adhere to honest overtime wages, accurate shift timings, and provide PF or ESI to all eligible employees. It is a two-way street. There are companies that have been operating for decades without facing such unrest. Please understand that these workers are the foundation of any business.
From India, New Delhi
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Dear Kamal Sir,
I do not agree with you on some points. Our company pays the workers minimum wages, bonus (17%), leave encashment, medical LTC, PF, WC compensation/ESIC, HRA, Education allowance, and even covers all transfers. Despite these benefits, our workers go on strike due to political influences over trivial issues. Some local leaders manipulate the workers for financial gain, instigating disputes, halting work, and intimidating workers. They misguide the workers by promising non-statutory benefits, leading to unrest.
This emerging trend among Maharashtrians and Vidharbiyans involves political leaders receiving money from companies for their programs, which is entirely beyond our control. Please correct me if I am mistaken.
Regards,
Sacheein
From India, Mumbai
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I do not agree with you on some points. Our company pays the workers minimum wages, bonus (17%), leave encashment, medical LTC, PF, WC compensation/ESIC, HRA, Education allowance, and even covers all transfers. Despite these benefits, our workers go on strike due to political influences over trivial issues. Some local leaders manipulate the workers for financial gain, instigating disputes, halting work, and intimidating workers. They misguide the workers by promising non-statutory benefits, leading to unrest.
This emerging trend among Maharashtrians and Vidharbiyans involves political leaders receiving money from companies for their programs, which is entirely beyond our control. Please correct me if I am mistaken.
Regards,
Sacheein
From India, Mumbai
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Dear Sacheein,
Please read my post carefully. I also mentioned that sometimes it is union-motivated and unnecessary. What you are describing is a clear case of the politicization of labor unions, which is worse. I deeply condemn this kind of practice as the poor worker gains nothing. Dear Sacheein, you and I are on the same side, and I truly feel sorry for your organization. It is the unfortunate reality of this country that such practices prevail here.
I am also reminded of a joke where a person holds his newly born son and looks worried. His friend asks what happened, as he looks worried. He replied, "Yes, I am worried because I am confused about what to do now. Should I try my luck with various schools, hoping for admission in any of them? He may study and become an IAS officer, or should I keep him illiterate and make him a leader."
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Kamal Sir
From India, New Delhi
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Please read my post carefully. I also mentioned that sometimes it is union-motivated and unnecessary. What you are describing is a clear case of the politicization of labor unions, which is worse. I deeply condemn this kind of practice as the poor worker gains nothing. Dear Sacheein, you and I are on the same side, and I truly feel sorry for your organization. It is the unfortunate reality of this country that such practices prevail here.
I am also reminded of a joke where a person holds his newly born son and looks worried. His friend asks what happened, as he looks worried. He replied, "Yes, I am worried because I am confused about what to do now. Should I try my luck with various schools, hoping for admission in any of them? He may study and become an IAS officer, or should I keep him illiterate and make him a leader."
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Kamal Sir
From India, New Delhi
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Dear All,
In my opinion, the management sometimes favors are considered as right. When management decides to withdraw those favors to ensure discipline, the workers become reluctant to change, and their union leaders, most of the time, support the workers they are representing, irrespective of educating them properly. Now, the changes are very fast, and accordingly, the industry needs to align itself accordingly. In this change, the management can't alone change, but the workers don't change; they are still in the traditional working method rather than putting their best efforts. They don't want anything performance-linked. In many organizations, the demand of workers/unions is always something more than the last one, irrespective of the company's performance. Sometimes, the company compromises by agreeing to these demands, and these people expect a similar response always. Considering this, industrial associations should take actions on such unions to cancel their recognition for unfair practices, and industries should pressurize unions to educate their members to understand the industrial scenario. It is also true that a few organizations might not offer the rights to the workers; these organizations must extend the benefits to all eligible employees.
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Nitin
From India, Mumbai
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In my opinion, the management sometimes favors are considered as right. When management decides to withdraw those favors to ensure discipline, the workers become reluctant to change, and their union leaders, most of the time, support the workers they are representing, irrespective of educating them properly. Now, the changes are very fast, and accordingly, the industry needs to align itself accordingly. In this change, the management can't alone change, but the workers don't change; they are still in the traditional working method rather than putting their best efforts. They don't want anything performance-linked. In many organizations, the demand of workers/unions is always something more than the last one, irrespective of the company's performance. Sometimes, the company compromises by agreeing to these demands, and these people expect a similar response always. Considering this, industrial associations should take actions on such unions to cancel their recognition for unfair practices, and industries should pressurize unions to educate their members to understand the industrial scenario. It is also true that a few organizations might not offer the rights to the workers; these organizations must extend the benefits to all eligible employees.
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Nitin
From India, Mumbai
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Dear All,
Whatever may be the reason, no employee is licensed to physically hurt anyone. If anyone feels the solution lies in physically hurting anyone, then that is the beginning of the end of civilized living. This attitude would lead us nowhere, and you would have no solution constructively except destruction.
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Sanjay
From India, Madras
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Whatever may be the reason, no employee is licensed to physically hurt anyone. If anyone feels the solution lies in physically hurting anyone, then that is the beginning of the end of civilized living. This attitude would lead us nowhere, and you would have no solution constructively except destruction.
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Sanjay
From India, Madras
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Dear,
The only step we should follow is to communicate, communicate, communicate. As an HR professional, the more we communicate with our employees, the more problems can be solved. Neither management nor employees belong to us, so it's crucial to be genuine. When we try to manipulate things, we end up inviting troubles for everyone.
From India, Delhi
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The only step we should follow is to communicate, communicate, communicate. As an HR professional, the more we communicate with our employees, the more problems can be solved. Neither management nor employees belong to us, so it's crucial to be genuine. When we try to manipulate things, we end up inviting troubles for everyone.
From India, Delhi
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Hi all,
I agree that communication can resolve many issues arising right from the start. Sometimes, the cause of conflict may be deeply rooted, leading humans to either explode or physically harm somebody. First and foremost, HR should engage in direct communication with employees to identify any underlying concerns. Conducting meetings is crucial as they can lead to finding solutions by fostering transparency among employees. Moreover, employers must fulfill any promises made.
Motivation provided by HR and employers undoubtedly makes a difference. While we work for income, we also seek fulfillment in mental and physical exercises as well as social interactions.
Expressing anger may be necessary at times, but it's essential to release it appropriately, with the right person and using the right choice of words. Anger has never benefited anyone. Therefore, it's crucial to remain patient and strive for a happy working environment.
All the best,
Aparna
From India, Delhi
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I agree that communication can resolve many issues arising right from the start. Sometimes, the cause of conflict may be deeply rooted, leading humans to either explode or physically harm somebody. First and foremost, HR should engage in direct communication with employees to identify any underlying concerns. Conducting meetings is crucial as they can lead to finding solutions by fostering transparency among employees. Moreover, employers must fulfill any promises made.
Motivation provided by HR and employers undoubtedly makes a difference. While we work for income, we also seek fulfillment in mental and physical exercises as well as social interactions.
Expressing anger may be necessary at times, but it's essential to release it appropriately, with the right person and using the right choice of words. Anger has never benefited anyone. Therefore, it's crucial to remain patient and strive for a happy working environment.
All the best,
Aparna
From India, Delhi
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I agree with Shweta. Proper communication is the best tool to ensure your communication is going through a proper channel. In one of the organizations where I was working, we had to retrench the workers. That organization had a violent IR in the past, but we had communicated to the employees from the stage of filing the application. The workers were uneasy, but there was no single violence case in this organization after filing or after retrenching the workers. Thus, I think communication is an important tool.
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Shekhar
From India, Mumbai
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Shekhar
From India, Mumbai
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Dear Sir,
I believe the incident occurred due to miscommunication or influential individuals from the union encouraging workers to go on strike, throw stones, etc., for the benefit of the union members. In such instances, the company's image in the market and externally is portrayed negatively. Management must consistently communicate with employees to understand their problems and resolve them to prevent such incidents from happening.
Frequent communication with employees is the best solution to address the issues.
Vivekanand Sondekere
From India, Mumbai
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I believe the incident occurred due to miscommunication or influential individuals from the union encouraging workers to go on strike, throw stones, etc., for the benefit of the union members. In such instances, the company's image in the market and externally is portrayed negatively. Management must consistently communicate with employees to understand their problems and resolve them to prevent such incidents from happening.
Frequent communication with employees is the best solution to address the issues.
Vivekanand Sondekere
From India, Mumbai
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Better IR can prevail only with strong, unambiguous communication from management. Being transparent will earn initial opposition and would set the right expectations rather than falsely promising and using grapevine communication for business continuity. We in HR should not push aside or ignore any issue, no matter how trivial it may seem from the management's perspective. Since the worlds of management and employees are not the same, there is a need for communication to bridge the gap. Management needs to convey that they are listening and, if possible, address issues promptly without waiting for exhaustive agreement. The core point is to create transparent communication and set the right expectations from management.
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