[News] Samsung Confirms End of Month-long Strike at the Factory in Southern India

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According to a report from Reuters, Samsung Electronics announced on Tuesday that workers at their Indian unit have chosen to end their strike at the factory in Tamil Nadu, southern India, ending a labor protest that lasted over a month.

The report noted that over 1,000 Samsung India workers have been protesting near the factory close to Chennai in Tamil Nadu since September 9, calling for higher wages and official recognition of their union.

Reuters pointed out that the strike at the plant was supported by the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) and was the largest labor dispute in recent years in the country. This situation raises concerns about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s attempt to attract investors for local manufacturing.

According to Reuters, Samsung India stated that it appreciated CITU’s decision to call off the strike at the plant. However, the company did not disclose the terms of the settlement.

The report indicated that it was confirmed by the Tamil Nadu state government that the strike has ended. The state government confirmed that representatives from Samsung and the striking workers had taken part in the discussions.

As stated by Reuters, the plant employs approximately 1,800 workers and manufactures refrigerators, TVs, and washing machines. It is one of Samsung’s two factories in India and plays a crucial role in the company’s ambitions, contributing about one-fifth of its USD 12 billion in sales in India for the 2022-23 fiscal year.

Previously, Samsung Electronics also encountered a labor strike in Korea. After a three-day strike beginning on July 8, the labor union announced plans for an indefinite strike due to the lack of consensus with Samsung. However, according to The Chosun Daily, the union called off the strike in August, while the future of negotiations between Samsung and the labor union remains uncertain.

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