Sacking of workers to boost productivity, says Vivo a day after attack

Statement follows attack at factory premises by a group of workers terminated without notice

A day after violent clashes between workers and Vivo’s security personnel rocked the firm’s manufacturing unit in Greater Noida, Vivo India today said that steps to sack some workers were taken to “improve productivity”. The reaction came after a group of workers attacked its security guard and ransacked the factory premises, on being terminated without a prior notice.

“With continuous growth and strategic review, we look at staffing the right size in various divisions to improve productivity. The layoff is in line with this business decision. We have strictly adhered to the rules and regulations, and the contract, and are taking