Employee sacking triggers strike at Ford's Sanand plant in Gujarat

Ford India has in discussion with the union as well as the state labour department for an amicable solution

Termination of an employee on disciplinary grounds has triggered strike by workers at Ford India’s Sanand facility in Gujarat. Workers have been staging protest against Ford India near the plant, alleging illegal termination of the said employee by the company.

According to sources, the employee had been terminated for ‘inappropriate behaviour’ against his peers, including a female employee of the company. However, with the employee being one of the leaders in the union, the termination has not gone down well with the latter, resulting in worker protests. 

On its part, Ford India has in discussion with the union as well