INDIA: Biscuit factory workers threaten strike action for exploitative practices

The biscuit factory workers union is threatening that unless labour laws are fully implemented a state-wide strike will be launched on 7 February. The secretary for the union alleges that the many exploitative owners of biscuit factories are by-passing labour laws and depriving workers of their rights. The union adds that it repeatedly appealed to the state government to intervene, but its anti-labour stance meant it has not encouraged the implementation of laws designed to protect workers.

January 24, 2001

The biscuit factory workers union is threatening that unless labour laws are fully implemented a state-wide strike will be launched on 7 February.

The secretary for the union alleges that the many exploitative owners of biscuit factories are by-passing labour laws and depriving workers of their rights. The union adds that it repeatedly appealed to the state government to intervene, but its anti-labour stance meant it has not encouraged the implementation of laws designed to protect workers.

A meeting held by the union on Monday (22 January) decided that the strike action was necessary if nothing was done to prevent the exploitation.