The TMC government had warned state employees with disciplinary action if they don't turn up. But economic activity in the state were brought to its knees as shops remained closed. ...
11:31 PM, Feb 20, 2013
The 48-hour nationwide strike called by central trade unions hit normal life across Kerala on Wednesday with workers from varied sectors, including transport and banking, staying away from work to protest the UPA government's economic and labour policies. ...
10:07 AM, Feb 20, 2013
New Delhi: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Thursday estimated the loss caused by Bharat Bandh at Rs 12,500 crore. The industry body said that the strike was disruptive for business and trade in many parts of the country. The NDA and Left Front called nationwide strike draw a huge response with shops remaining closed in most parts of the country. Schools and colleges also remained shut. Public transport...
04:22 PM, Sep 20, 2012
Mumbai: The nationwide strike called by trade unions on Tuesday to protest "anti-labour" policies of the government, rising prices and disinvestment of PSUs, had a partial impact in the country's commercial capital, with only financial institutions getting affected. Barring banking and insurance sector, which have a large presence of trade unions, normal life was unaffected in the metropolis with all essential services especially public transport functioning as usual. "The shutdown...
10:39 AM, Feb 28, 2012
New Delhi: Normal life was disrupted in Kerala on Tuesday due to the country-wide strike called by central trade unions to protest the 'anti-labour' policies of the UPA government. The roads of capital Thiruvanthapuram wore a deserted look. Buses and autos are not plying. The Oommen Chandy government has issued notice to government employees and threatened to deduct salary for those who abstain from work. The government has also warned...
09:54 AM, Feb 28, 2012
