Tata Marcopolo Motors declares lockout at Dharwad plant

February 08, 2016 20:01

Tata Motors today said a lockout has been declared at the Dharwad plant of one of its subsidiaries, Tata Marcopolo Motors, following "illegal strike" by workmen over wage negotiations.

The company said "workmen resorted to an illegal strike, with mass absence on January 31, 2016, compelling the plant's management to resort to temporary suspension of operations on February 1 to ensure safety."

"In view of continued deterioration of the situation and in the absence of a congenial working atmosphere, with a continued threat to safety of people and equipment, the company declared a lock-out from February 6," a Tata Motors spokesperson said in an e-mailed response.

The company accused workers of disruption and jeopardising its operations and reputation in spite of it "undertaking an upward wage revision every year, even in adverse market conditions."

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