Archive · 28 Jul 2025
IT Union Condemns TCS Layoffs as Illegal, Calls for Intervention
TCS, a large IT company, is planning to lay off about 12,200 employees.
An IT union called NITES says this is wrong and illegal, and has asked the government to stop the layoffs and give the workers their jobs back.
The union also wants better rules to protect IT workers.
NITES believes the layoffs will hurt the workers and damage trust in the IT job market.
A report suggests the layoffs might cause problems for TCS in the future.
IT union NITES has called TCS layoffs 'inhumane,' 'unethical,' and 'outright illegal.'
NITES appealed to the Labour Minister to halt terminations and reinstate employees.
The union seeks stricter employment safeguards for the IT sector.
TCS plans to lay off approximately 12,200 employees, or 2% of its global workforce.
Jefferies' report suggests layoffs may cause execution issues and increase attrition.
- Who
- TCS, NITES (an IT employees' union), and the Labour Minister.
- What
- TCS is laying off approximately 12,200 employees.
- When
- This year.
- Where
- Globally, across TCS locations.
- Why
- The articles do not explicitly state the primary reasons for the layoffs.
Union Stance
TCS
Legality of Layoffs
Union Stance
The layoffs are inhumane, unethical, and illegal.
TCS
TCS's decision to lay off a portion of its workforce may be due to execution slippages and increased attrition rates.
- Company
- TCS
- Layoff Number
- Approximately 12,200
- Percentage of Workforce
- 2%
- Industry
- IT
- Union Action
- NITES called for halt and reinstatement
- Report
- Jefferies - 'A canary in the mine?'
Sources
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