GM's Halol workers on hunger strike, demand better VRS, jobs by SAIC

Around 625 workers have been fasting since Monday; no disruption of production at the plant

The management-worker tussle at US-based car major General Motors' (GM) Halol site seems to be far from over, as around 625 permanent workers at the site have now gone on a hunger strike demanding jobs from the buyer of the asset, China's Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (SAIC), or a better VRS package.

Interestingly, the plant which is inching towards closure on April 28, is still making Taveras and Cruze. The workers have not disrupted work at the site.

"We are demanding either a better VRS package, or we want the new owner to absorb us. They will need experienced workers at the