Yes, absolutely. No workplace is perfect, let alone in the IT and ITeS industry that is exempt from state oversight.

This means technology employees usually have to deal with issues by themselves. Some raise concerns with HR teams, managers and in a few extreme situations, reach out to the media or hire a personal lawyer. Such individualistic approaches to grievance redressal or creating change can prove to be ineffective or cause further harm to the employee.

A union helps technology employees’ understand their legal rights, creates a support system with others who have gone through similar experiences and escalates issues with proper understanding of the law and underlying mechanisms. Moreover, a union also helps bring members’ voices to help frame pro-employee policies at a state and industry level.

Union activities are not limited to demands and demonstrations. A union is not just for fighting for our rights, but also for building our skills, developing our understanding of the industry and feeling less isolated at work.  

There is a deliberate and sustained myth that Indian labour laws do not apply to the IT/ITeS sector, and that technology workers cannot unionise.

Such myths are a conscious effort within the industry to prevent employees from organising. Joining a union is well within your legal rights as an employee, and we ensure that our members are safe and protected at all costs.

AIITEU is funded entirely by membership dues (Rs. 150 per year, per member) and voluntary financial contributions by members.

From time to time, we may run crowdfunding campaigns among non-members. We are not funded by or answerable to any foundation, corporation or other such body.