The labour strike at Samsung’s plant in Sriperumbudur, just outside Chennai, has stretched into its second month, with over a thousand workers demanding the recognition of their union and improvements in working conditions. The continuation of protests, despite the talks, was followed by a crackdown from the Tamil Nadu police. Early on Wednesday morning, 11 key union leaders were taken into preventive custody. Why are Samsung workers protesting? Muthukumar claimed that the Samsung workers approached them after they faced issues with the management for raising demands.

Source: Indian Express October 11, 2024 06:45 UTC