By PTI Nov 25, 2020 9:21:54 AM IST (Updated)
Even after the withdrawal of the lockout by TKM management, only few team members have reported to work as on date, as per their shift schedule and the rity of the team members are continuing their illegal strike, the auto major said in a statement.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on Tuesday said it has again suspended operations at its Karnataka based manufacturing plant after opening it briefly last week. Based on the directions of the Karnataka government, the company’s management had decided to lift the lockout at its two plants in Bidadi (near Bengaluru) from November 19. The company had announced to shut operations at the facility on November 10 following worker union members resorting to a sit-in strike at the factory premises to protest against the suspension of a worker.
Even after the withdrawal of the lockout by TKM management, only few team members have reported to work as on date, as per their shift schedule and the rity of the team members are continuing their illegal strike, the auto major said in a statement.
For the plant operations to run smoothly and effectively, a minimum workforce of 90 percent in each shift is required and in view of the current situation, it is not viable to carry on with manufacturing activity with such a small number of workmen reporting to work, it added. Moreover, few members are also instigating the illegal strike and disrespecting other members who want to return to work or those who are already working and taking on additional burden caused by the strike, TKM said.