The police also arrested leaders affiliated with the CPI(M)-backed trade union, Centre for Indian Trade Unions (CITU), in the early hours of Wednesday from their homes.

Tensions rise in Echoor village, Tamil Nadu, following the arrest of ten Samsung workers' union leaders during a protest for better wages and union recognition. Over 1000 workers have been on strike since September 9.

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.

A group of more than 1,000 striking workers at the Samsung Electronics factory in southern India has rejected a settlement offer made by the company on wage hikes, with the sit-in protest entering its second month on Wednesday.

Over 1,000 striking workers at Samsung's factory in Tamil Nadu have rejected the company's wage hike proposal, continuing their protest.

The CPI (M) has alleged that police raided homes of several Samsung labour union members and detained many of them arbitrarily

As the Samsung workers' protest completes a month today, with no end in sight, the Tamil Nadu Police have been cracking down on protestors and the Left-affiliated trade unions backing them. Member of Parliament from Madurai,

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.

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