India

Powerloom workers in Pallipalayam have staged an indefinite strike after talks to increase the minimum wage collapsed. During a recent meeting between workers, powerloom owners, and textile manufacturers, workers brought up the proposed increase, which was subsequently rejected in favor of a 2-year pact proposal that would give powerloom owners a 20% hike in their wages which would then be passed on to the individual workers. Workers’ representatives rejected the proposal and say they will continue their demonstration until the receive a 25% increase in wages. (The Hindu)