Samsung India Workers Conclude Strike After Agreement on Welfare Measures
The month-long strike at Samsung's Chennai plant ends with workers returning to work following negotiations on pay and conditions.
- The strike, which began on September 9, involved over 1,000 workers demanding higher wages and union recognition.
- Tamil Nadu's industry minister confirmed the resolution, with Samsung committing to improve working conditions.
- Samsung's Chennai plant is crucial to its operations, contributing significantly to its $12 billion sales in India last year.
- The Centre of Indian Trade Unions supported the strike, marking one of India's largest recent labor disputes.
- Samsung has assured no punitive action against workers who participated in the strike, despite previous legal tensions.