Wage revision talks for garment workers remain inconclusive

Talks between trade unions and garment manufacturers in Tirupur over wage increase remained inconclusive today, following which it was decided to hold a further round of discussions on March 30.
In today's meeting, the Joint Committee of six associations of knitwear garment manufacturers, including South India Hosiery Manufacturers Association and Tirupur Exporters Association, reiterated its offer of 18 per cent increase in the first year and three per cent in the second, third and fourth years, respectively.
However, representatives of eight major trade unions demanded a higher increase and also sought to discuss other issues like Dearness Allowance and basic needs, president of Joint Action Committee of trade unions, S Duraisamy said.

"Failing to arrive at any settlement, the next round of talks has been fixed for March 30," he added.