Government Urges Samsung Factory Workers to End Strike Amid Festive Concerns

The Tamil Nadu government has called on striking workers at a Samsung factory to resume work, emphasizing employee welfare and potential job losses during the festive season. The workers, demanding wage revisions and union recognition backed by CITU, began their protest in early September.

The Tamil Nadu government has urged workers on strike at the Samsung India Electronics factory in Sriperumbudur to return to work. The strike, which began on September 9, involves demands for better wages and union recognition.

Industries Minister TRB Rajaa addressed reporters, highlighting that the union registration issue is pending in court and noted the government's support for both the workers and the factory's stability. Rajaa emphasized the potential salary losses workers could face during the festive season.

In parallel, Samsung announced an agreement with the workers committee aimed at improving working conditions, with both parties committing to making the Chennai factory a great workplace. Samsung expressed gratitude for the government's efforts to mediate the conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)