Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited bans mobiles for contract labourers

Bhopal unit of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has banned use of mobile phones inside its factory for contractual labourers. The decision has come into effect on Monday. Labour organizations have flayed the move. Members of BHEL Karmchari Evam Theka Shramik Sanyukta Morcha, an organization, staged protest by burning copies of the order in front of gate number five of the factory on Monday. They have even moved labour commission seeking relief. The order dated October 29 is issued by the HR department of the public sector undertaking. Talking to TOI, president of the organization Madanlal Ranji termed the order as "draconian." "It is a draconian order that has been issued by the management only for contractual labourers. We had asked about the reasons but we did not get any reply. Besides, if any labourer is found in possession of a mobile phone, he would be terminated directly without even giving him an opportunity to reply." more at: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/Bharat-Heavy-Electricals-Limited-bans-mobiles-for-contract-labourers/articleshow/17109541.cms