Samsung workers on strike in TN's Sriperumbudur

September 11, 2024 18:27

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Labour unrest in the industrial belt of neighbouring Sriperumbudur emerged as a section of employees belonging to Korean electronics giant Samsung have resorted to a strike, pressing for various demands including wage revision, sources said on Wednesday.

The facility located about 40 km from Chennai in Sriperumbudur produces various consumer durable products across categories.

It employs about 1,750 people who work in various shifts, round-the-clock.

Since Monday, a section of workers went on strike demanding wage revision, recognising their union among others, sources said.

"We have been informing the management but they did not heed to our demands. We need a better pay package, and demand recognition for the union," they said.

According to the agitating employees, Samsung has formed a union in July comprising about 100 of them which was not agreed upon by the workers who are on strike.

"Already there is a union backed by the CITU (Centre for Indian Trade Unions). In this context, what is the reason to set up a new union?" a worker asked.

Due to the employees' agitation, production is likely to be affected at the facility which has been operating for the last 15-16 years in the region.

Asked about Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin currently in the United States seeking investments to the state, the worker said the fundamental rights of the workers have to be protected. -- PTI

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