General Motors’ Halol Workers Protest After Plant Shuts Down

The workers of Halol manufacturing facility continued to protest against the decision of General Motors to shut down the plant.

By Sukesh

American automaker General Motors has shut down its two-decade old Halol manufacturing plant. But the workers of Halol plant continue to protest against the decision of the company.

General Motors’ Halol Workers Protest After Plant Shuts Down

Around 150 to 200 workers had gathered to protest before the gates of the Halol plant on May 1, 2017. The employees were holding placards and banners to protest against the order to shift to Talegaon plant.

Picture credit: Business Standard

General Motors’ Halol Workers Protest After Plant Shuts Down

The workers stated that they did not have any interaction with officials of General Motors as the plant was shut down. The company has decided to shift its manufacturing operations to its Talegaon plant in Maharashtra.

General Motors’ Halol Workers Protest After Plant Shuts Down

The contract workers at Halol facility were severed as the contract was not renewed in 2016. The permanent workers were offered voluntary retirement scheme (VRS). But most of the workers refused the offer as it was not beneficial.

General Motors’ Halol Workers Protest After Plant Shuts Down

The workers were also against the shifting to Talegaon plant. But as per sources, slowly workers are softening towards the decision of transferring. But the workers claimed that they are approaching state labour department.

General Motors’ Halol Workers Protest After Plant Shuts Down

But the state government told Gujarat High Court that after the legal examination of the dispute at Halol it would take action in four weeks. But the workers are continuing to protest as their future remains uncertain.

General Motors’ Halol Workers Protest After Plant Shuts Down

GM India President and Managing Director, Kaher Kazem stated that the company is fully aware of the impact on its employees at Halol. He also said that the company is committed to supporting the workers.

Via Business Standard

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Article Published On: Tuesday, May 2, 2017, 13:00 [IST]
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