The All-India Bata Shop Employees’ Union on Monday alleged that the company management was resorting to unfair labour practices.“The Bata management since 2007 has resorted to unfair labour practices by appointing contract workers instead of permanent employees,” union president, Mr Rabin Majumdar, said. He alleged that the state labour department remained inactive and was doing nothing to check the same. He claimed that all Bata stores remain-ed open for 365 days and effected inter-state transfers flouting rules and regulations. He said the workers would intensify their agitation and hold meetings with central trade unions for support.