Gujarat: Workers shun company meals

AHMEDABAD: More than 800 workers at Ford India's car manufacturing facility in Sanand have refused company-provided meals since February 11, over the issue of wage settlement. The protesting workers have alleged that their demand for 'settlement' has been pending for long with the company management.
"After our union was formed, all union members have sought that instead of annual increments, the workers be given a lump-sum settlement of Rs 17,500 as an increment over the next three years.We have sought that this settlement be paid in three instalments," said said Veeram Nandaliya, general secretary, Karnavati Kamdar Ekta Sangh.
The company's spokesperson said, "Despite tough market conditions, Ford continues to provide a best-in-industry work environment to employees and remains committed to addressing all their concerns."