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(Central News Agency reporter Kang Shiren, New Delhi on 14) Wistron India plant near Bangalore was damaged by mobs. According to Indian officials, this incident resulted in Wistron’s loss of approximately 4.37 billion rupees (NT $ 1.67 billion). In addition, the suspension of work for two weeks on the eve of the Christmas season caused even greater losses.
A person familiar with the matter told the Central News Agency that in addition to the vandalized first-floor office facilities, vehicles and thousands of Apple iPhones stolen from the production line, the damage also caused the plant to stop operating. run during peak production season on Christmas Eve. Week, the loss is even greater.
Fortunately, this plant only produces iPhone SE 2020, and there is still inventory. If inventory is tight, Wistron can transfer 2020 iPhone SE production to other plants in India without affecting supply.
It was reported that the Wistron factory in Narsapur, near Bangalore, located in Narsapur, Karnataka, Karnataka, was surrounded by almost 2,000 workers in protest on the morning of the 12th, accusing the factory of lowering wages and demonstrating The action is turned into violent acts. Videos uploaded from various Twitter accounts in India showed rioters smashing office equipment, glass and vehicles on the first floor of the factory and setting them on fire. Even the production line on the second floor was partially damaged.
Karnataka Province Labor Minister Shivaram Hebbar told the Times of India and other Indian media yesterday that according to Wistron’s complaint, the two-hour riots were estimated to have caused losses of approximately Rs 4,370 million, mainly from thousands of iPhones were stolen from the production line and these losses are unacceptable.
Local police have so far arrested about 130 people involved in the incident.
Herba noted that the disputes between Wistron and contract labor companies and contract workers have lasted for more than three months.
Wistron has signed contracts with 6 labor service companies to employ 8,900 workers at the factory in the Nasapur Industrial Park in Koral County. Additionally, Herba said the company has 1,200 permanent employees.
Karnataka Province Industry Minister Jagadish Shettar said that this violent incident may be caused by poor communication between Wistron and labor companies and workers.
However, a person familiar with the situation told the Central News Agency that because Wistron promoted the localization and hired an Indian general manager, after taking office, he changed the fair practice of Taiwanese supervisors and workers eating dinner and having fun together, and also changed some personnel and Labor services have affected some labor companies that originally worked at Wistron or that have signed contracts with Wistron. Police are investigating whether these dissatisfied Indian CEOs have encouraged grassroots workers to protest.
A Taiwanese businessman who has worked in India for a long time said that most Taiwanese companies operating in multiple countries tend to promote localization of staff to integrate into local society and operate for a long time. However, due to caste and cultural differences in India, it should be carefully considered when promoting localization. To find an Indian chief who is really willing to do what is best for the company, “it seems like you need good luck.”
An example of Taiwanese businessmen is that after some large Taiwanese companies switched their Indian branches to Indian bosses, Indian employees who were used to equal treatment from Taiwanese supervisors experienced caste discrimination.
As soon as they took office, many Indian chiefs even proposed costly business expansion projects in the name of the reforms, squeezing out unrelated employees, placing a large number of their own staff and making a profit, and even colluding with outsiders to abuse. of the company’s resources, and even less willing to fulfill their corporate social responsibilities to contribute to the local community. The government and the public, on the contrary, have caused damage to the interests of the company. This Wistron incident is worthy of reference for Taiwanese entrepreneurs interested in investing in India. (Edition: Wei Shu) 1091214
Thousands of iPhones stolen in the Indian factory riots at the Wistron Indian factory lost an estimated 1.67 billion
(Central Bangalore News Agency Foreign Telegraph Full Report on 14) Taiwan’s Wistron iPhone assembly plant in Kalor (Kalor) county in southern India was destroyed in a riot on the 12th. The media Indians today disclosed a loss of 4.37 billion Indian rupees (about NT $ 1.67 billion) according to factory reports and information from the labor department.
Regarding the content of the report, Wistron stated that it is still in the verification process and cannot respond at this time.
The Times of India reported that, according to the factory report, the main loss was the theft of thousands of iPhones, believed to have been stolen during the riots. Wistron’s assembly line and factory equipment were also damaged. Karnataka’s Labor Minister Shivaram Hebbar also condemned the two-hour riots that day.
According to the local government, the dispute between employers and employees has lasted 3 months. Herba stated that Wistron has signed contracts with six subsidiaries to hire 8,900 people at the Corral plant. In addition to 8,900 employees, the factory has 1,200 on-site employees.
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Industry Minister Jagadish Shettar said the riot may have been caused by a communication error between employers and employees. “What we heard was that the company paid the agency, but the agency did not send the money to the employees. Confirm.” Herba said the Labor Ministry has notified Wistron to send the money within three days.
However, a formal statement issued by Wistron last night noted that the accident was caused by the intrusion and destruction of unknown outsiders. The company has always respected the law and fully supported and cooperated with the relevant authorities and the police to investigate. (Translator: Chen Yiwei / Verified draft: Lu Yingzi) 1091214
