As pointed out yesterday in this post, there may be strong opposition on the part of Unions of Air India in the formation of the subsidiary units viz. AI Engineering Services Ltd (AIESL) and AI Transport Services Ltd.(AITSL) and shifting around 19,000 employees to these, from the existing strength of 38,000 including 11,000 on contract.  What is the benefit of formation of new two companies is not explained. Further, there is the real danger of  losing all the existing benefits like promotion, increments, allowances etc. which the employees are getting now. While the unions have generally opposed, all the unions are going to meet on 16th April to finalise their approach and strategy to defend the interests of the workers.

We will support the struggle of the AI workers for their right to survive and protect their interests.