LOS SINDICATOS Y EL DESARROLLO SOSTENIBLE
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In July 1996 the Supreme Court (SC) ordered the closure and shifting of 168 industrial units in Delhi which were considered to be polluting and/or operating in non-conforming areas in violation of Delhi Master Plan. The judgement, which was passed by the SC without giving any proper hearing to the workers or their trade unions, has caused much grief to the workers. This case study highlights how trade unions feel the Supreme Court's approach to the issue of environmental pollution punishes the workers (who are in fact victims of industrial pollution), while the employers are being awarded incentives for shifting the unit to another area. What is as important is that the Supreme Court's orders do not ensure that these units will become non-polluting in the new areas where they are supposed to be relocated. This study of Delhi industries was undertaken in order to document the effects of the Supreme Court orders, to highlight the need for adopting alternative approach to the question of industrial pollution, and to help promote tripartitism with regard to environmental issues.
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This HMS
publication is supported through ILO/INT/93/M12/NOR Workers Education & Environment
Programme. However, "the responsibility for opinions expressed in this
publication rests solely with the author and their publication does not constitute an
endorsement by the International Labour Office of the opinions expressed in them. References to names of firms and commercial products and processes do not imply their endorsement of the International Labour Office, and any failure to mention a particular firm, commercial product is not a sign of disapproval." - Sept. 1998 |
Creada por AdT, Training Technology Consultants, S.A.R.L., Aprobada por E-MO. Ultima actualización: Enero 2000. |
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