Rly unions are often affiliated to or have links with politicians who consider IR workers as vote banks. With the intensity of political interference prevalent in IR, it is very easy for Union office bearers to arm twist the IR management to fulfil their vested interests. These office bearers maintain their status by remaining surrounded by a coterie of fellow supporters, who easily manage to bunk the duty and get full salary.
(1) Interfere with the working of IR management and put obstructions in implementation of policies needed to ensure survival & growth of IR. This demoralize the IR management also.
(2)...
more... Does not attend duty and take salary
(3) Deteriorates the work culture, as other employees gets demotivated towards their work and are enticed to follow the easy path of these persons.