In our organization we have PAN-India recruitment policy (Local Vs Pan India at 50% : 50%) as part of diversity and while recruiting candidates were tested for minimum English Proficiency. After recruitment workman are given extensive training in English and able to easily UNDERSTAND & READ English as many of the job related communications like Check sheet, Standard Operating Procedures are all English.
Their fluency is such an extent they make Power Point Presentations, while interacting with Management. Currently in wage negotiation in progress and there is a considerable gap in demand and the offer from the Management.
Suddenly, Union is expecting the communication in the local language, whenever there is an official communication is from the management. Is it legally tenable ? Is there any case law to refuse communication other than English? In future, if one of union officer bearers, who hails from Manipur can ask communication in Manipuri or other less known/spoken language, is it practical ?
Your thoughts please.
Their fluency is such an extent they make Power Point Presentations, while interacting with Management. Currently in wage negotiation in progress and there is a considerable gap in demand and the offer from the Management.
Suddenly, Union is expecting the communication in the local language, whenever there is an official communication is from the management. Is it legally tenable ? Is there any case law to refuse communication other than English? In future, if one of union officer bearers, who hails from Manipur can ask communication in Manipuri or other less known/spoken language, is it practical ?
Your thoughts please.