Minister for Industries TRB Rajaa, who held talks with the management and workers, separately over the last two days to resolve the issues, wondered if it was fair on the part of the employees to continue their protest just because they were unable to get Centre of Indian Trade Unions-backed Union registered by the labour department.

The Tamil Nadu government has urged striking Samsung factory workers to return to work, emphasizing the welfare of themselves and their families. Officials highlighted that union recognition is subjudice.

Hundreds of workers continued their strike near the Samsung’s manufacturing plant in Sriperumbudur, near Chennai, on Tuesday (October 8, 2024).

Samsung has agreed to meet the demands of its employees, who have been protesting in Chennai since September 9. The workers had been demanding wage hikes and additional benefits.

CNBC-TV18 learns that the majority of CITU-backed employees have continued to stay on strike as Samsung refuses to recognize the Samsung India Workers' Union