Toyota has suspended production at its two car plants in Bangalore following stopped production lines and disrupted business brought about by labour unrest. The unrest is a result of failed salary negotiations between the company and the workforce’s union, which has spurred workers to stop production lines, The Times of India reports.
On Sunday, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) issued a lock-out notice at its two manufacturing facilities in Bidadi, Karnataka, following the labour unrest, stating the action was taken to ensure the safety of its workers and management personnel. The company did not state how long the lockout is set to run.
The report says that the union is demanding an average wage increase of Rs 4,000 (RM215) per month in the negotiations, among other benefits, and has been lobbying on the same for the past 10 months. The management, meanwhile, reportedly tabled an average increase of Rs 3,050 (RM164) in its last offer following the local labour department’s recommendation.
The suspension in production is resulting in a build loss of around 700 vehicles a day. Prior to the forced halt, production loss had amounted to nearly 1,700 units. The Indian assembly outfit builds the likes of the Fortuner and Innova at one plant, and cars such as the Etios and Corolla Altis at the other. The report adds that the Indian unit and union will continue holding talks to resolve the issue.
Toyota isn’t the first Japanese automaker to be struck by labour issues in India. Two years ago, Maruti Suzuki India was forced to close its plant in Manesar for a month and endure a US$250 million production loss following a riot in which one person died and over 100 were injured.
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When worker works in anger…. you should worried when purchase car.
No wonder Perodua cannot get its new rebadge sedan on time from India…
But it’s OK rakyat will wait no matter what…for sure it’s better car than Proton GSC or Saga…
Peace come from right understanding.
Our local worker is very good never demand like that. Of course a high production lost time.
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the unrest was caused by workers who are fed up of looking at the toyota etios everyday! their eyes couldn’t take it anymore!
Not only that. They also know that toyota makes a big fat profit and only pay them peanuts. Using lowest grade materials n tech while selling at top premium prices. Who won’t be fed up and pissed off?
Served you right Toyota…for given us the crappy product with premium price. Automotive industry whether in Indonesia, India, Australia and even Malaysia gives lower than average salary. Not a very good idea to join this industry.
working at and driving Toyota is your honor. non of the brand except Toyota worth for you to drive.
In Malaysia, this trend of riot and unrest is uncommon. But it will slowly become more common if demonstrations like bersih and reformasi are allowed.
Your facts are not entirely correct. The other protest and riots by other parties that occurred but less publicize are not mentioned. Also, in our history, there is always one dark incident.
Unrest caused by failed salary negotiation? Hmmmm…
Stop being stingy lah Toyota , the way you cut so much cost and still sell high price based on brand value alone, you should give a little bit back to these poor Indian worker mah. Sigh….
They probably got fed up assembling sh1tty cars…
Aiyo ppl get ur facts right la. The blood suckers are umw, not Toyota. See how perfect specs Toyota give in Taiwan, US or even singapore.
In the end, blame our uncle aunties here that keep supporting them so that they can be even greedier. Nod thanks to the umw crony salesmen.
Mr.Facts pls,may I ask,what is the ultimate holding company of UMW? PNB,right.Which ruling party controls PNB? Based on the demographics of Malaysia,the majority race purchase Toyotas.
It is no point blaming uncles or aunties for buying Toyotas.Don’t tell me not even one of your relatives owns a Toyota.? Even if they buy Protons,Proton is also crony related.
Mighty AP KING ,Naza is also heavily cronylised.
Mazda is also crony related.
UMW or Proton salesmen are only employees earning an honest living,not robbing or money laundering.
Just buy the dream car of your choice according to your financial ability.
My financial ability is can afford RM112K (30% reduction of Camry)…my financial OK…only Camry price not ok…
Poor toyota suffering from financial tightness after the hiroshima tsunami. Then the thailand flood. Then now india strike. Expect to see more cost cutting and throat cutting product from toyota as a move to recover their financial lost
Unions are not helping but actually destroying people’s livelihood. (It’s also one of the reason our MAS loses money).
That’s why certain countries like India or Africa can never progress. It’s always about supply and demand. Case in point: China. Many years ago, many stories abound that many workers work without salary at all, just a place to stay and food to eat. Now with their economy doing well and the skills they have, they can demand higher salaries.
You can ask for all the rights you want, at the end of the day, it’s still about supply and demand.
I repeat, no salary but just a place to stay and food to eat. How many can do that?