There looms a test of strength. Test between almighty CITU and the Salt Lake’s IT fraternity in Sector-V. And the day for the test is December 14 when the trade unions, mainly the left ones, observe a day’s strike.
For the record, the 3-day old West Bengal IT Services Association, as it is christened, formally flagging off on coming 17th, is as yet not affiliated to any political outfit. But those, who keep ears to the ground, firmly opine that the ‘Association’ (no word of ‘Union’, mind you) is nothing but a CITU-offshoot.
Expectedly, the IT bosses are alarmed, as they feel a day’s strike is detrimental to their 24×7 industry. Their fear is not misplaced keeping in mind neck-to-neck competition among various states waiting to lure away IT investments, not to speak of overseas clients getting jittery that their works will get affected.
Our CM is acutely aware of realities on ground, which is why he has always wished to keep IT sector outside the ambit of any forced work-stoppage. Whether his intent actually bears fruit this time too is something that will be known on Dec 14. Till then it’s a wait-and-see, even as the association spreads its wings further.
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