Workers in Samsung India’s Chennai plant win a significant pay raise after a protracted battle against management
In September-October 2024, hundreds of workers led a 38-day strike at the plant under the leadership of the Samsung India Workers Union (SIWU) after the management objected to its registration.
Months after indefinite strike, Samsung workers in India register their union
Despite opposition from management and the government, workers registered their union after a month-long strike and prolonged legal battle.
Samsung workers’ strike in India’s Tamil Nadu ends after 37 days, workers claim victory
Samsung India Workers Union (SIWU) announced the end of strike after the management agreed to respond to all the demands raised by the striking workers and not take any punitive measures against them.
Samsung Chennai strike completes a month amidst rising state repression
Both Samsung management and the government have refused to recognize the Samsung India Workers Union (SIWU), the primary demand of the striking workers
Solidarity protests erupt across Tamil Nadu as Samsung workers’ strike enters fourth week
Major left parties have called for a joint protest against the state government’s failure to recognize the SIWU and management’s anti-workers attitude on October 5.
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