NEW DELHI: With both Tata Motors and the workmen committee in no mood to relent, the strike at the Sanand plant has entered the third day.The strike has been ongoing since February 23 when nearly 300 workers went on sit-in flash strike to protest against suspension of workers for misconduct.Around 28 workmen have been suspended for actions viewed as attempts to coerce the management and on various charges of serious misconduct.While enquiry has been completed for 2 employees, it is pending for the rest 26 workers.A joint meeting between the management and the workmen committee was held today in the presence of Deputy Labour Commissioner. However, the two parties failed to reach an amicable resolution."The Management team firmly put forward their views and urged workmen in larger interest of all stakeholders to resume work immediately. The company has no plans to withdraw suspensions that involves charges of serious misconduct," Tata Motors said in a statement.Tata Motors said that the enquiry with regards to the two suspended employees was completed with utmost speed and in all fairness by an independent enquiry officer."The company reiterated that indiscipline will not be tolerated and will initiate an enquiry against the said 26 workmen," the statement said.Related Article: