New Delhi, Jan 8 (KNN) Disappointed with the decision of the Central Trade Unions to observe a two- day bandh on January 8-9, 2019 in support of their multiple grievances and demands, Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (KASSIA) appeals to everyone not to persist with this or be part or support this, in view of the negative impact it will have on industry, specially SMEs and the economy.

It said “We strongly believe this is no way to resolve matters as it will only result in more disruptions and loss throwing out of gear normal functioning. Small Industries have already had their share of misery which will further be aggravated.”

A bandh, that too for two days, will cause considerable hardship to people in addition to loss to the economy due to the disruption of industrial and commercial activity which tends to have a cascading effect, KASSIA added.

The call for Bharat Bandh was given by the central trade unions against Narendra Modi led Union Government for ignoring 12-point charter of demands on minimum wage, universal social security, workers’ status and including pay and facilities for the scheme workers, against privatisation of public and government sector including financial sectors.