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Lockout lifted

KOCHI: The lockout at the Perambra plant of Apollo Tyres in Kochi has been lifted. The government played a key supportive role in resolving the deadlock, according to a communication received from the company. On the issue of continuous production between shifts, one of the contentious issues that led to the lockout, it was decided that the Labour Commissioner would undertake a study and submit a report by November 30.

Commenting on the resolution of the lockout, Satish Sharma, chief, India operations, Apollo Tyres Limited, said, “we are thankful to the government and all others concerned. They played a very supportive role and helped us in resolving the issue. We look forward to working with the unions to ensure (that) further investments take place at our Perambra plant.”

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