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Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh has raised concerns over escalating labour unrest in the industrial clusters of Manesar and Noida, calling for immediate corrective measures including fair wage practices and improved grievance redressal systems. The union stated that worker dissatisfaction stems from wage disparities, rising living costs, and increased contractualisation. It also cautioned against external influences aggravating tensions. The unrest, which intensified in the past week, has led to incidents of violence, property damage, and police intervention in parts of Noida and Haryana. BMS has urged industry stakeholders and the government to restore normalcy through structured dialogue while ensuring strict action against both labour law violations and acts of violence.
Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) has expressed concern over recent labour unrest in the industrial belts of Manesar, Haryana, and Noida, Uttar Pradesh, urging immediate corrective measures by industry and government to address wage disparities and strengthen grievance redressal mechanisms, following incidents of protests and violence reported in the past week. Advertisement
The union stated that the unrest reflects underlying worker concerns related to wage inequality within industrial clusters, rising cost of living, increased reliance on contract labour, and the absence of effective dispute resolution systems. BMS general secretary Surendra Kumar Pandey indicated that delays in addressing such issues often lead to escalation into industrial unrest.
At the same time, the organisation cautioned that certain external elements may have contributed to aggravating the situation by misguiding workers and provoking disruptive actions. It maintained that such developments run counter to established principles of organised trade unionism and should not be condoned.
The unrest in Noida intensified earlier in the week, with protests by factory workers demanding wage revisions turning violent across several industrial sectors, including Phase-2, Sector 60, Sector 62, and Sector 84. Reports indicated incidents of stone-pelting, arson, and vandalism, with damage to vehicles and industrial property. Law enforcement agencies intervened to restore order in the affected areas.
In Manesar, thousands of workers have been staging protests since the beginning of the month outside the tehsil office in the IMT industrial area, pressing for long-pending wage increases. While demonstrations remained largely peaceful initially, incidents of vandalism and rioting were reported in the past week near multiple industrial units. Police action was undertaken to contain the situation.
BMS emphasised that workers demands must be addressed through structured and transparent dialogue rather than confrontation. It called on industries to ensure fair wage practices, reduce excessive dependence on contractual employment, and establish continuous engagement mechanisms with employees to prevent disputes from escalating.
The union also urged the government to adopt a balanced approach, combining strict action against violence with enforcement of labour laws and protection of worker rights. It highlighted the need to strengthen tripartite mechanisms involving government, industry, and labour representatives to resolve conflicts at an early stage.
BMS maintained that restoring industrial peace and economic stability requires coordinated efforts from all stakeholders. It stressed that while worker rights must be protected, such efforts should be pursued through organised and disciplined means, supported by institutional frameworks that prevent recurrence of similar unrest.
Source - PTI
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