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Trust Mr. Anil Kaushik who is the author of books on labour laws and the President of Indian HR Forum, owner and editor of ‘Business…
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At the outset many thanks for inviting me to address this seminar. The subject is ‘Challenges to the Trade Unions due to Growing Precarious Work…
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There are several reports of lay-offs in the IT industry. And there are comments on why unions are making foray in IT industry. But there…
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LG Electronics’ employee relations policy is under scrutiny. The LG employees resorted to strike and then resumed after ten days. This sounds like a familiar…
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The unions set forth twelve demands on the Government. [And I clarify that I do not champion the cause of any political party]. Let us…
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The Financial Express Editorial today ‘Striking at Job Creation’ makes no new point yet it is noteworthy for a different reason. The Editorial has a…
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[This write up was prepared for my speech on Nov 4, 2014 at the HR Meet of Hindalco. It is in four parts. The third…
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I never really thought that I will be writing this third part of the series. But the ITC Employees Union at their Ranjangaon factory gave…
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I met Thakare almost a year ago. Pradeep Thakare – not his illustrious namesakes from Bandra. Pradeep Thakare. After my retirement, I was meeting many…