Rajiv Bajaj rubbishes fresh demands of the Union

In a strong statement released today, Rajiv Bajaj, MD, Bajaj Auto, rubbished the fresh demands of the companys union, who threaten to go on strike from the 28th of April 2014.

It was first in June 2013 that the union declared a 50-day strike at the company's Chakan facility in Pune. Later, however, the union called it off unconditionally.

This time around, Rajiv Bajaj reacted very strongly. He said, "If the demands of the union were somewhat preposterous the last time in June 2013, they are entirely insane this time around. It seems to me that with some of the irresponsible union leaders & members, the management is guilty of sparing the rod and spoiling the child."

Talking about taking strict action, he furthered "We will be certain not to repeat that error while taking all possible care to ensure the safety of the majority of our colleagues who wish to continue to work, as also the continuity of production so as to protect the interests of our customers, dealers, and suppliers."

Over 2,000 workers are part if this facility and 1.2 million units of motorcycles, which include the Pulsar, Avenger, Ninja and KTM brands are manufactured here.