The Federation of Coimbatore-Tirupur Job Working Powerloom Owners’ Associations on Thursday decided to go on an indefinite strike from tomorrow seeking withdrawal of the power tariff hike in the State.


The decision to this effect was taken at the general body meeting held at Kombakadu Pudur near Palladam, in Tirupur district today. The meeting highlighted the power tariff hike that came into effect last week with 30 percent hike and six per cent annual increase and the aftereffects on the industry, the federation secretary P Kumarasamy said.


There are more than 2.5 lakh power looms in the districts and nearlay five lakh employees are dependent on the industry.