Jessop & Co, one of the oldest engineering companies of India, reopened on Saturday after the government assured the authorities on the law and order front. The development by the Ruia-led management has brought joy to some 650 workers. Jessop issued suspension of work notice on May 15 alleging worsening law and order.
West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra said, ‘We are happy that work will resume at Jessop at the initiative of state Labour Minister Malay Ghatak.’ Ghatak said there could be differences in opinion but these need to be bridged. He called for cordial union-management relations and vouched for productivity in industries for sustainable growth.
Group chairman Pawan K Ruia said, ‘The government helped whole heartedly in solving the problem. What we have decided that a committee would be formed with members of state productivity council, union and the management.’
‘The committee would decide how much goods can be made with the existing workers and infrastructure, how much manpower is required with the existing machines. If the workers produce more goods then they will get incentives.’
On how the dues would be cleared, the company said one month’s due salary would be paid immediately and the rest three months’ wages would be cleared over the next 24 equal instalments.
West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra said, ‘We are happy that work will resume at Jessop at the initiative of state Labour Minister Malay Ghatak.’ Ghatak said there could be differences in opinion but these need to be bridged. He called for cordial union-management relations and vouched for productivity in industries for sustainable growth.
Group chairman Pawan K Ruia said, ‘The government helped whole heartedly in solving the problem. What we have decided that a committee would be formed with members of state productivity council, union and the management.’
‘The committee would decide how much goods can be made with the existing workers and infrastructure, how much manpower is required with the existing machines. If the workers produce more goods then they will get incentives.’
On how the dues would be cleared, the company said one month’s due salary would be paid immediately and the rest three months’ wages would be cleared over the next 24 equal instalments.