Striking Samsung workers in Chennai demand union formation and wage revision, facing management resistance and legal battles.

Hundreds of workers continued their strike near the Samsung’s manufacturing plant in Sriperumbudur, near Chennai, on Tuesday (October 8, 2024).

Samsung has agreed to meet the demands of its employees, who have been protesting in Chennai since September 9. The workers had been demanding wage hikes and additional benefits.

A group of workers and Samsung India reached a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to address their grievances and end a walkout that started on September 9, 2024. The corporation promised to raise wages and address welfare issues by enhancing the working environment and cooperating with a workmen’s committee.

Samsung India reaches settlement with workers amid ongoing strike at Sriperumbudur plant, but strike continues over union recognition.

Samsung India and its workers committee have agreed to address the challenges faced by employees after a strike started on September 9, 2024. Measures include a ₹5,000 monthly incentive, expanded air-conditioned transport routes,

The government is with you, Chief Minister M K Stalin is with you and considering all these factors, they should return to work immediately,” Rajaa said.

CNBC-TV18 learns that the majority of CITU-backed employees have continued to stay on strike as Samsung refuses to recognize the Samsung India Workers' Union

The Tamil Nadu government has urged striking Samsung factory workers to return to work, emphasizing the welfare of themselves and their families. Officials highlighted that union recognition is subjudice.