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Union of IT & ITES Employees (UNITE)

6 hrs work day, 30 hrs work week

6 hours work day movement

On the background of Tamilnadu DMK led government’s decision to on-hold the 12 hours work day legislation after a wide protest by the working class of Tamilnadu led by trade unions and the political parties representing the general public is a welcome move but not enough!  We believe the will of the Government to introduce…
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Statement against the DMK Government’s anti-employees amendments

We strongly oppose the DMK government’s decision to extend the daily work hours of employees from 8 to 12 hours, without proper consultation with the employees or trade unions. This move is not only anti-employee but also violates the principles of social justice and democracy. We condemn this decision and demand that the government withdraw…
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White paper on Parental Benefits of IT and ITES Employees

White paper on Parental Benefits of IT and ITES employees

On 3rd July 2022, the white paper on Parental Benefits of IT and ITES employees were released on an online session by UNITE’s working women group before comrade Malathi, National Vice President, of Center of Indian Trade Unions (CITU). Parental Benefits for IT/ITes Employees was a Survey conducted by Union of IT and ITES employees…
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Union of IT and ITES Employees voting affiliation with Center of Indian Trade Unions (CITU)

Affiliation with Center of Indian Trade Unions (CITU)

On 8th May the second general body of Union of IT and ITES Employees (UNITE) was successfully held at the OMR IT Corridor, Chennai. The general body has unanimously decided to affiliate with the Center of Indian Trade Unions (CITU).

IT/ITES employees extend solidarity with the nationwide general strike

Central Trade Unions have given a call for a nationwide general strike on 28th and 29th, March 2022 where more than 25 crore working people from various industries will be taking part. The general strike demands immediate addressing of a 12 major issues affecting the organized industries, unorganized sectors, farmers and the general people of…
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IT Nanban project is unfair

Statement on the release of IT Nanban portal by Government of Tamilnadu.

We from the Union of IT & ITES Employees (UNITE) a registered trade union (Reg. No. 3621/CNI) of employees working in IT and ITES industry for securing rights and welfare.  On the release of IT Nanban portal released by the Chief Minister of Tamilnadu we place the following critics, The portal claims to be the…
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UNITE members won Industrial Dispute against Hexware

Determined Employees Fought and Won against Hexaware’s Illegal Terminations

When the first wave of Covid Pandemic stuck India, Union government started unannounced lockdowns, similarly IT/ITES companies resorted to unannounced illegal terminations. One such incident triggered few employees who felt it is unethical to terminate without any reason, to fight back. Many were terminated and only two stood up and fought against the “Standard Operating…
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Meeting with Tamilnadu IT Minister

On June 22nd 2021 #UNITE representatives along with CITU Tamilnadu met TN IT minister Mr. Mano Thangaraj and gave a memorandum on IT and ITES employees issues. Specifically on unregulated worktime in #WFH and its impact on health and family was stressed. He assured to take meaningful steps soon.

Impact of Automation/RPA on BPM/ITES Employees

Impact of automation/RPA on BPM/ITES employees

We from the Union of IT & ITES Employees (UNITE) a registered trade union (Reg. No. 3621/CNI) of employees working in IT and ITES industry for securing rights and welfare. The recent report from Bank of America Global Research on the impact of employment due to automation, has created ripple effect of insecurity among employees.…
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Adopted Work Report – Feb to June 2021

The Executive Committee of Union of IT and ITES Employees (UNITE) has met on 13th June 2021 to review and adopt the below work report. Planned Activities Subcommittee Planning Subcommittee was constituted on July 21, 2020 with the following aims a) Campaign on Need of Union and Collective Bargainingb) Expand organizational reach The committee planned…
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