Yesterday, Air India management eventually responded by derecognising the Indian Pilots Guild and terminating the services of 10 pilots who went on strike. One assumes this meant nothing to people stranded for no fault of their own.

It appears as if unions across the country now believe their demands — be it an increase in salary here or restructuring of duties there — are of more importance than the needs of common citizens. The recent strike by auto-rickshaw drivers, for instance, hurt a lot more than just people travelling to a foreign destination. And yet, rickshaw drivers in Mumbai intend to protest against falling under the purview of the Essential Services Maintenance Act.

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To comment on any union demands without understanding where they come from is irrelevant. All we would like to point out is that unions have access to legal means in order to raise their voices. Shutting down services is not the answer.u00a0