"The government is an important stakeholder in maintaining peaceful industrial relations and I urge the trade unions to seek government intervention in case of unresolved disputes with the management and not to resort to work stoppages and strikes," he said at a seminar organised by CII here.
He also said that the managements should not declare lock-outs at factories without talking to the government.
The minister said West Bengal would promote harmonious relations between the management and the workers for a holistic growth in the state.
"The recent unfortunate incidents showed that mutual understanding between the two parties is indeed needed for harmonious industrial relations," he added.
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