Samsung workers in India plant begin indefinite strike
Union leader reported that many employees, dressed in company uniforms, had gathered outside the plant to push for wage increases and improved working conditions.
Workers at Samsung Electronics’ plant in Sriperumbudur, southern India, have launched an indefinite strike, demanding higher wages and improved working conditions. The strike began on Monday and impacted production, with about half of the daily output affected as many workers stayed away from the factory.
The action follows a similar strike by Samsung’s largest union in South Korea in August, where workers also sought higher wages and bonuses. At the Indian plant, which manufactures refrigerators and washing machines, union leader E. Muthukumar indicated that workers, many in company uniforms, are calling for wage increases and better working hours. He did not provide a timeline for how long the strike might last.
Samsung India stated that it addresses worker grievances and complies with all laws and regulations. Samsung has hired contract staff to maintain operations to mitigate the impact on production, especially during the upcoming festive season. The Sriperumbudur plant is one of Samsung’s two factories in India, and the other is in Noida.
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