Bengal asks unions to seek govt intervention to resolve issues

"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.