Closed Dunlop factory to reopen by October

Kolkata, Jun 5 (UNI) Dunlop India's crisis was over tonight following a trippatre agreement that settled longstanding dispute over payment of arrears to the workers.

Dunlop factory in Sahagunj that has been closed since 1997 to be reopened by October, according to the agreement.

West Bengal labour minister Mrinal Banerjee told reporters that agreement had been reached for payment of Rs 2770 to each worker, who had worked upto 30 days.

Dunlop India Chairman Pawan Ruhia was present at the meeting besides the leaders of two unions of the factory, which remained closed since 1997 at Sahagunj near here.

The disbursment of payment of arrears will start from June 20 and work of the factory will resumed by October.

The minister first held meeting with the workers and then a separate talk with the company chairman and finaly the tripartite meeting which held at Writers' Buildings.

Solution had been eluding to the closed factory, which has now 1179 workers from 4500 total force during the closure.

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