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Govt keen to settle labour issues at Synthite Industries: CM
: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today rejected the opposition charge that the government was supporting Left trade union, CITU's alleged attempt to disrupt functioning of Synthite Industries. The government was trying to settle the dispute between the management of the Kochi-based multi-crore company and the trade union amicably and had deployed a team of police personnel in front of the company for its smooth functioning, he told the state Assembly. Replying to a notice by the Congress-led opposition UDF seeking an adjournment motion over the stalemate, the Chief Minister, however, said the management should show readiness to make some "corrections" in their approach. Synthite Industries' unit at Kadayirippu, a pioneer exporter of spice oils and oleoresins in the country, has remained closed for the last 10 days following a strike called by CITU in protest against the transfer of 18 employees to the company's Coimbatore branch. While the management claimed that it was ...
Despite CM's appeal, government employees' strike paralyses Manipur
The employees of the Manipur Secretariat on Monday continued their cease-work strike as their demand for the implementation of the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission is yet to be fulfilled, despite an appeal from Chief Minister N. Biren Singh.
TL govt announces 16% IR, TMU calls off proposed stir
Transport workers' unions in Telangana today withdrew their proposed indefinite strike from tomorrow, demanding pay revision, after the state government announced an interim relief of 16 per cent. The government said it has decided to give 16 per cent interim relief, even though it would put an additional financial burden of Rs 16 crore every month on the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC). The decision was announced by Finance Minister Etela Rajender and Transport Minister P Mahender Reddy at a press conference here this evening in the presence of the union leaders. A leader of the Telangana Mazdoor Union (TMU), a recognised union of the TSRTC, said in view of the government's announcement of interim relief they have decided to withdraw the stir. The TMU along with a few other employee unions had threatened to go on the strike demanding constitution of a Pay Revision Committee, a hike in salaries among other demands. Following the strike notice, Chief ...
Chatbots, automation greet candidates scouting for jobs
Chatbots might well be a gateway to jobs as more companies embrace new hiring strategies and automation to assess behavioural traits of candidates before recruiting them. From the traditional practice of sifting through stacks of covering letters and formal candidate profiles, the recruitment process at many a company are slowly shifting to individual interactions, either personally or digitally, before extending offer letters, according to experts. Experts said companies are adopting various new implicit hiring ways like chatbots being used to conduct text interviews, recruitment with the help of virtual reality, crowd sourcing platforms or 'market place' where employers have live interactions with prospective candidates. Generally, chatbots are computer programmes that interacts with people through audio or text messages. Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) is automating the entire recruitment process wherein candidates are not required to come to meet for assessments and interviews. ...
MSRTC strike result of 'ego problem' of labour unions: Raote
The recent strike by the workers of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) was a result of the "ego problem" of labour unions, state Transport Minister Diwakar Raote said today. On Friday, MSRTC employees went on a strike at several of the state-run undertaking's depots demanding an immediate pay hike. Bus services were affected due to the strike and thousands of commuters bore the brunt of it. The strike was called off yesterday after negotiations with Raote. "When I spoke to the managing director (of MSRTC Ranjit Singh Deol), I told him that the strike could not have been launched by the employees on their own as they have been barred by the high court from doing so. All the employees are connected with some labour union or the other," Raote told PTI. "This was just an ego problem of the labour unions. They wanted to officially sign the agreement of their salary hike with the government, which was announced on June 1," he added. As per the agreement, new
UK to force big companies to publish worker to boss pay gap
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's biggest companies will from 2020 be legally required to publish the gap between the salary of their chief executive and what they pay their average UK worker, under proposed new government rules.
Gramin Dak Sevaks' pay hike will improve access to financial services: Sitharaman
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the increase in the wages of the Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) will help improve access to financial services in remote regions.Sitharaman while attending an interaction programme with Gramin Dak Sevaks here, praised the hard work of the postmen for providing access to communication and financial services in remote areas."We took many new things into consideration in the last meeting for Gramin Dak Sevaks. Even today, with so many new technologies available to us, we wait for a postman to bring posts for us. Many postmen are depressed due to non-increments of their salaries on time and lack of facilities," she said.Recently, the Union Cabinet approved Revision in the wage structure and allowances of Gramin Dak Sevaks of the Department of Posts.The revision in the wage structure would entail an estimated expenditure of Rs 1257.75 crore during 2018-19.Around 3.07 lakh Gramin Dak Sevaks will be benefitted by this wage revision.
Rupani warns of stern action against corrupt employees
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani today said strong action needs to be taken against around 15 per cent "corrupt" employees in the state, "who are vitiating the atmosphere". "There are 10 to 15 per cent government employees who are corrupt. They vitiate the atmosphere in the state. So stern action needs be taken against them," he said. "Cracking down on such employees would set a good example andstrengthen the hands of the remaining 85 per cent employees, who are honest," he said. Rupani was addressing the valedictory function of the Chintan Shibir organised here by the state government. Calling for a change in mentality, the CM said more power needs to be given to lower-rung officials. "Decentralisation of power is necessary as power corrupts and absolute power corrupt absolutely," he said. "Our aim is to make Gujarat free from riots, unemployment, slums, poverty, malnutrition, child labour and pollution. The government is taking steps for the welfare of poor people in
Himachal to soon start Rohtang mountain ride: Thakur
After launching a helicopter service between Shimla and Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh is going to start a mountain ride between Manali and the majestic Rohtang Pass, which remained marooned in snowfall almost round the year.
Estate workers get gratuity after 15 years
After about 15 years, 116 retired workers of various tea estates in Valparai in the district received their gratuity today. Cheques for Rs 54.36 lakh were handed over by Municipal Administration Minister S P Velumani to the workers, who were either retired or taken voluntary retirement. Speaking on the occasion, the minister said considering the workers' plight, talks were held with the estate managements on the issue of gratuity. In the first phase, 116 workers were given the cheques. With 61 registered and six unregistered tea estates, a total of 15,768 people had been working there, Velumani said. To uplift their social status, late chief minister Jayalalithaa had revised the wages twice during 2013-16 and 2016-18 and the workers were getting Rs 309 as minimum wages, he said. AIADMK MLAs and MPs, along with district officials, were present on the occasion.
Trade union leader dies while attending Kerala CM's meeting
Veteran trade union leader, E Kasim today collapsed and died while attending a meeting called by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan here. He was 69. The leader fell down while taking part in the meeting of trade union leaders representing cashew workers to discuss the crisis in the sector. Though he was rushed to the general hospital here, his life could not be saved, party sources said. A district committee member of the ruling CPI(M), Kasim was currently the general secretary of the CITU-affiliated Kerala Cashew Workers Centre (KCWC). He also served as the chairman of the Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation (KSCDC).
Some Air India pilots threaten action over salary delay
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - More than half the members of Air India's pilot union have threatened industrial action because of delays in getting their salaries, according to a letter written by the members and seen by Reuters on Friday.
UK needs to invest in workforce: Lord Swraj Paul
Countries across the globe, including India, are making efforts to ensure that their companies are equipped with skilled workers and Britain must follow suit to succeed after the Brexit, leading NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul has said. Paul, the founder of Caparo Group of industries, said the world was becoming more competitive and Britain must continue to invest in its workforce if it is to succeed. He said governments everywhere were playing a key role in ensuring that companies are equipped with skilled workers. "It is noteworthy that many developing countries such as India are also working very hard and successfully in this area," Paul, who is also the Chancellor of the University of Wolverhampton said at an event here. He said the varsity had taken positive and progressive steps to help match need and demand of industries. Britain voted by 52 per cent in favour of leaving the European Union in a referendum last year.
Section of MSRTC staffers go on strike demanding pay hike
Employees of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation today went on strike at several of the state-run undertaking's depots demanding an immediate pay hike. Bus services were affected due to the strike and thousands of commuters bore the brunt of it. An MSRTC official said that the strike had affected operations at its depots in Parel, Mumbai Central, Uran, Panvel and Kurla and bus services to cities like Pune and Nashik were affected. The strike comes two days after the MSRTC announced an 18 per cent fare hike for customers on the back of higher fuel and wage bills. A senior MSRTC official today said that a section of the staff did not report to work, affecting bus operations. "This move (of nor reporting to duty) is unacceptable and a resolution has been passed to take stern action against the erring employees. We have not received a notice from any union regarding the strike," he said. He said that, in the absence of a strike notice, the administration was in .
Indian man charged in Dubai for abusing former boss
An Indian sales executive has been charged in Dubai for allegedly engaging in criminal threats, verbal abuse and online slander against his former female boss after he was fired from the job, according to a media report. According to public prosecution records, the 30-year-old Indian man threatened the complainant, an Uzbek national, that he would destroy her life and circulate inappropriate messages of her, Khaleej Times reported. He also allegedly posted her picture on Facebook with defamatory captions, alleging that she dismissed him after he claimed his "financial dues". He denied at the Court of First Instance charges of making criminal threats, verbal abuse and online slander. The businesswoman, 34, said the defendant worked for her hospitality and import firm for about eight months prior to the incident. "I had to dismiss him when he no longer showed commitment to work. He would not drop the workers at the work locations and often did not show up at work. He ignored my notice ..
Gender pension gap in Europe, US at over 35 pc: WEF
The gender pension gap in Europe and the US stands around 35-40 per cent, and government and employers need to help even the playing field, says a WEF report. Gender pension gap is expected to balloon to USD 400 trillion by 2050 in the world's eight largest pensions systems, including India, China, Canada and the UK, according to the new World Economic Forum white paper. Women are at a "savings disadvantage" in making up for the gender pensions gap, largely owing to their lower salaries, fewer working years (on average), and their more conservative investment attitudes". "The resulting difference in retirement balance for women is estimated to be 30-40 per cent in Europe and a similar percentage in the United States, compared to a gender pay gap that currently stands at around 15-20 per cent across high-income countries," the report added. According to the report, governments and employers should work together to address the underlying structural causes of the gap, or the gains in ...
Corporate wellness goals will spell good health for healthcare industry (Comment)
With a surge in unhealthy lifestyles, increased cases of mental illness and NCDs in India the concept of workplace wellness has become pertinent. The market for corporate wellness, valued at $3.4 billion in 2015, is expected to reach $7.4 billion by 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of nine per cent in the Asia-Pacific during this period.
Air India employees to embark on mass non-cooperation over salary delay
The Indian Commercial Pilots' Association (ICPA), the pilots union of Air India said they would stop complete cooperation with the management in lieu of the delay in their salaries.In a letter to the ICPA's Central Executive Committee (CEC), the Regional Executive Committee (REC) said the non-cooperation would continue until salary payment is regularised and normal functioning is restored."In the REC meeting held in Delhi on June 06, Delhi REC unanimously decided that no wages on time amount to financial stress and mental agony, thereby resulting in undue fatigue, which is severely affecting flight safety. With no notification about delayed salary payment, members are being hounded by financial institutions constantly, severely affecting their day to day life. Keeping in view of the above consideration, REC has decided to STOP Complete Co-Operation with the Management till the time salary payment is regularized and normal functioning is restored," the letter read.The REC further ...
Insight: Second jobs, once rare in Japan, are reshaping attitudes about work
TOKYO (Reuters) - Kazuhiro Hasegawa has been driving a taxi in Tokyo for three years. It's a job he enjoys, despite 18-hour shifts.
Odisha to organise 'Startup Conclave'
A "Startup Conclave" will be organised during the 2nd edition of "Make in Odisha Conclave" on November 11-12 this year, said an official on Thursday.