Bengaluru IT sector to face 14-hour work day? Employees' Union expresses opposition
New Delhi: The Karnataka State IT/ITeS Employees Union (KITU) has claimed that the state government is planning to increase the working hours of IT staff to 14 hours a day, sparking outrage among employees.
According to KITU, the proposal to amend the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishment Act was presented in a meeting called by the labour department with various stakeholders in the industry.
The union has expressed strong opposition to the proposed amendment, stating that it would have a significant impact on the health and well-being of IT employees. Citing studies, KITU said that extended working hours could lead to a higher risk of death by stroke and ischemic heart disease.
The union has urged the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-led government to rethink the proposal, warning that any attempt to implement it would be met with resistance from the 20 lakh employees working in the IT/ITeS sector in Karnataka.
Earlier, Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy had sparked a debate by suggesting that India's work culture needs to change and that youngsters should be prepared to work for 70 hours a week.
The development comes amid controversy over a bill that required private sector firms in Karnataka to prioritize locals for 70 per cent of non-management roles and 50 per cent of management-level jobs. The bill was paused after outrage followed the announcement.
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Speaker UT Khader attends local cricket tournament during Bhatkal visit
Bhatkal: Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U. T. Khader visited Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district on Saturday and attended a local cricket match being played as part of a tournament organised by the Cosmos Sports Centre of Bhatkal.
After attending a programme at Anjuman Hami-E-Muslimeen, Khader proceeded to the Bhatkal Taluka Stadium, where the tournament is underway. He was accompanied by office-bearers of the Cosmos Sports Centre and several local community leaders.
Those present during the visit included President of Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem and former JD(S) leader Inayathullah Shabandri, Vice President of Tanzeem Atiqur Rahman Muniri, General Secretary Abdul Raqeeb MJ, President of Cosmos Sports Centre Ismail Anjum, Managing Director of Mohtisham Complexes S. M. Arshad, former president of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation Imtiyaz Udyawar, among others.
Addressing players and organisers, Khader extended his best wishes to the participating teams and urged the players to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. He said such tournaments help promote unity and brotherhood among the youth.
The cricket tournament began on November 21 and will conclude with the final match on December 21. It is being organised as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Cosmos Sports Centre.
Cosmos Sports Centre is one of the member clubs of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation and is known for its active role in promoting sports in the town. Apart from sporting activities, the centre is also involved in various social and community initiatives, including efforts to promote education among students.
