Council of Telugu manufacturer called a strike for non-union professionals.
The Telugu Film Industry Employees Federation launched a strike on August 4, demanding a 30 percent increase in fees for workers. A day later, the Telugu film Chamber of Commerce called for working with non-union professionals to work with them when they agreed.
In short
- Wage revision talks in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are unresolved
- Employees Federation demanded a 30 percent wage increase by producers as excessive wages.
- Small producers seem financially unstable demanding wages
The Telugu film industry is currently navigating important challenges as wage amendment discussion in both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh is unresolved. Despite the ongoing dialogue under the Honorable Labor Commissioner, the Telugu film industry employees union has announced a demand for 30 percent increment. Now, the Telugu film Chamber of Commerce has objected to the demand and called skilled professionals who are not part of the union to apply for work.
The increase in wages proposed by the Employees Federation is considered to be excessive and beyond the financial access of many small producers, in a press statement by the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce. These manufacturers express concern over their ability to maintain such demands amid economic boundaries. The Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce highlighted that manufacturers have the legal right to appoint workers at minimum wage levels, as the competition commission has upheld the competition by condemning the anti-competition practices.
Connecting the challenges of the industry, he criticized the employee’s federation to demand high membership fees, sometimes an amount of several lakhs. This exercise is seen as making artificial obstacles that limit the opportunities for real talent eager to enter the industry. The Telugu film Chamber of Commerce argued that such a exclusion strategy is unacceptable, advocating instead of a merit-based system that welcomes all skilled individuals regardless of Sangh affiliation.
Despite the low cost of Hyderabad’s living compared to other major cities, the Telugu film industry already provides more wages than other state film industries.
The Chamber emphasized that no aspiring professional should be denied opportunities due to the membership cost of the ineffective union. The purpose of a collective belief among producers is to promote an environment that is inclusive and merit-based, ensuring that talent can thrive without unfair financial burden.
The Telugu film Chamber of Commerce, including artists, technicians and stakeholders from various fields, is committed to promoting creative dialogues. The Chamber urged the trade unions to play the role of original role manufacturers in the existence of the industry, who advocate the balance supporting the collective future of the industry.
The ongoing challenges highlight the need for a cooperative approach that respects both the financial obstacles of producers and the rights of workers. The Telugu film Chamber of Commerce moves forward to solutions that encourage fairness and opportunity for everyone involved in the industry.
