The 16-Hour Workdays, Racist Remarks, and Fight for Justice in India's IT Sector |Sridhar Merugu ep6

Sridhar Merugu, a former AI expert at Oracle, reveals the challenges faced by IT professionals in India, including extended work hours, lack of compensation, and racial discrimination. In this episode, Sridhar discusses his journey from being an employee to becoming an activist, highlighting his efforts to address workplace issues and advocate for labor rights. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sridhar established a helpline network to assist those in need, which gained recognition. However, his advocacy for fair work conditions led to conflicts with his employer, resulting in his termination. Sridhar shares his experiences of escalating these issues through various channels, including media coverage and planned peaceful protests. The episode delves into broader systemic problems within the IT sector, such as backdoor job practices and labor law violations. Sridhar's actions aim to bring attention to these issues and encourage collective efforts for change. This episode provides insights into the complexities of labor rights within the tech industry and the ongoing efforts to address them. 0:00 Introduction 4:10 How Technology Facilitates Social Work 5:56 What Was Sridhar Role At Oracle? 9:24 Demanding Fair Pay And Allowances 13:45 Can Protests Change Corporate Giants? 16:48 Unpaid Overtime - A Hidden Reality 19:49 Why Do IT Employees Stay Silent? 21:44 From Individual Complaint To National Movement 24:47 When Did The Work Culture Change? 28:16 The IT Sector Suicide Crisis 29:48 The COVID Man Origin Story 31:36 Why Managers Impose Extreme Work Pressure 36:08 From Techie To Political Startup Founder Connect with Mr. Sridhar Merugu on LinkedIn:   / sridhar-merugu-334362137   Email - [email protected] Connect With Me Personal IG →   / abdullah_quadriiii   Podcast IG →   / stilllearning.aq   Sridhars topic articles- https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/...