Overview

• The strike began on September 9 at the Samsung India Electronics plant near Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
• Workers are demanding a 25-30% increase in their average monthly salary of 30,000-35,000 rupees ($425).
• A key issue is the recognition of the employees' union and its rights by Samsung management.
• Samsung claims the plant is operating near average capacity with nonstriking workers, apprentices, and newly hired staff.
• The company has warned striking workers of termination but assured no action against those who resume work.