No talks till 'illegal' strike ends: Bajaj tell workers
Appealing to the workers to resume work, Pradeep Shrivastava, Chief Operating Officer, Bajaj Auto, told reporters that the company would start production at a different facility if the strike was not withdrawn.
July 01, 2013 / 23:11 IST
Bajaj Auto today said the ongoing strike by workers at its Chakan plant here is "illegal" and it will not hold negotiations with union leaders till the agitation is called off.
Appealing to the workers to resume work, Pradeep Shrivastava, Chief Operating Officer, Bajaj Auto, told reporters that the company would start production at a different facility if the strike was not withdrawn.
About 2,000 workers have struck work since June 25 at the auto major's plant at Chakan here which manufactures motorbikes demanding wage revision and equity share of the company at a discounted price.Also read: Hero Moto's $25 mn EBR stake buy to help access US mktsShrivastava said the demand for company shares made by the union - Vishwakalyan Kamgar Sanghatana - was not acceptable as it was against rules and regulations.He claimed some striking workers had reported for duty following the company's appeal. The union had given a notice to start strike from June 28 but actually resorted to it on June 25, Shrivastava said, terming the stir as "illegal". Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!
