Karnatak IT Union Protest For Their Work Life Balance
IT employees in Bengaluru affiliated with the Karnataka IT State IT/ITES Employees Union protested at Freedom Park on Sunday, demanding a better work-life balance and no overtime. This followed recent comments from IT leaders endorsing 70 to 90-hour workweeks.
Protesters burnt posters of Infosys Ltd.’s Co-Founder NR Narayana Murthy and Larsen & Toubro Ltd.’s Chief Executive SN Subrahmanyan, after involving in a scuffle with police officers who were opposing burning of the posters.
Workers chanted slogans – “Narayana Murthy and Subrahmanyan we will burn your greed in the streets, we are workers, not slaves,” and “we will crush the greedy corporates.”
The employee union says that it is a well-known fact, both within and outside the industry, that the standard eight to nine hour workday is largely a myth. Employees are frequently compelled to work beyond official hours, including weekends, without any additional compensation. The Employees are also expected to be available even after working hours, blurring the line between office work and personal life. This relentless pressure from employers is causing serious physical and mental health problems for7 workers
