Samsung Electronics workers in Tamil Nadu are on strike demanding higher wages and union recognition. The company states its workers earn nearly twice as much as those in nearby firms. The strike, involving over 1,

Samsung Electronics workers at a factory in India's Tamil Nadu state are paid almost twice as much as employees in nearby companies, the South Korean group said on Tuesday, as a strike at the plant enters its third week.

Samsung on Monday said production at its Sriperumbudur plant in Tamil Nadu has returned to normal capacity despite the ongoing employee strike. Employees at the plant, which manufactures consumer goods like televisions,

Analysts said if the state government does not intervene swiftly, the situation could mirror the closure of Nokia’s Sriperumbudur plant a decade ago, resulting in job losses and the shifting of manufa

The Tamil Nadu Labour Department is confident of resolving the issue of striking workers at the Samsung Electronics Plant management.

Workers at Samsung India’s manufacturing facility at Sriperumbudur went on strike on 9 September seeking higher wages and better working conditions..They also want their CITU (Centre for Indian Trade Union)-backed union recognized.

Samsung employees have been protesting for 12 days in Sungavachatiram near Chennai, demanding higher wages, union recognition, and an eight-hour workday. Ignoring a court directive, the strike continues with over 1500 employees participating.