Samsung Electronics Seeks Government’s Intervention for Workers’ Safety Amid Ongoing Tensions

Samsung Electronics has asked the Tamil Nadu government to ensure the safety of its workers amid ongoing tensions at its plant. The company expressed frustration over a section of workers attempting to disrupt operations, saying: “At Samsung, our priority is to maintain a safe and stable workplace for all workers.” Protests have escalated following the suspension of three CITU-backed union officials, leading to a one-day strike call across Kancheepuram district. CITU state president A Soundararajan accused Samsung of violating the Factories Act by employing temporary workers not on the muster rolls, prompting the protests that lasted for five hours before police intervened………………….

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