Tag: labour unions in kerala

Union Mentality – Frank Zappa’s Thoughts

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How are unions in west or rest of India, different from Kerala? Do they have unions for everything like we do in mallu land.

In Kerala, we have union for every thing – For Government employees, to Business owners to Toddy workers and thousand others. While, they are formed with good intentions, sometimes, they become more aggressive, and non-productive.

Well in this context, I came across Frank Zappa’s animated video on Youtube. Watch this video to find his views on life, work, union, and more.

Five interesting quotes from Frank Zappa

  1. So many books, so little time.”- Frank Zappa quote on life
  2. A mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work if it is not open.” – Frank Zappa on life
  3. Communism doesn’t work because people like to own stuff. – Frank Zappa quote on politics
  4. If you want to get laid, go to college. If you want an education, go to the library. Frank Zappa thoughts on education
  5. Art is making something out of nothing and selling it. Frank Zappa on life

God’s own loading @ kerala

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Other day I was shifting some household stuff from one end of Bangalore to the other side. We had hired an auto with a large boot space to transport cots, refrigerator, tv and other household accessories. All the loading work was done by the security guard at the apt, the auto fella. Once the auto was filled with goodies we took off and I went ahead in my scooter to guide the driver the way…

While driving I just recollected how a similar situation would tantamount in God’s own county. Will I be able to pack things by myself and chart my way to the destination? No, never!!

Band of boys in blue, red and saffron, in every junction and stop would have other big plans. Loaded vehicle carrying your life’s possession would never escape the prying eyes of these local guardians. Like it or not these guys are giving the ultimate right to load and unload!

I remember how we had shifted our belonging long back and I still remember the treasured goodies I had lost during that transfer. I’ll never forget my favorite pair shoes, a table lamp, a footrest, which was lost or siphoned by these rascals during that transfer.

Now when I have plans to shift my place in Trivandurm, those images jitters me. I’m no good at negotiation rates and deals with any one let alone such master blasters.

I wonder why any Govt’s or administration has done nothing to stop this daylight robbery. What redress does a common man, with no political clout get when faced with a domicile change? How can any one stand against these bad mouthed and aggressive fellas who have nothing to loose. All the Govt machinery in the form of Labour Commissioners order does nothing much to help a hapless victim of organized labour.

Who has given them the right? The PEOPLE. Why aren’t the voices and pains of victims changing the old rotten labour system? What level of democracy are we following?

Well, neither the political class nor the executive class has the guts to stop such outdated system.

God’s own country has many id·i·o·syn·cra·sies and this is can rank # 1. Wonder how these things will change from my land and which political party will have the balls to call a spade a spade.