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Samsung workers call off month-long strike, to return to work, says Tamil Nadu govt | Mint
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The 37-day strike at Samsung India's plant near Chennai has ended after resolutions were made and management announced welfare initiatives. Discussions between officials and relevant parties, initiated by the Tamil Nadu Labour Department, led to the strike being called off immediately. The Samsung India management has committed to implementing measures for the workers' benefit and will not victimize those who participated in the protest. The striking workers have expressed willingness to cooperate with management and actions harming the company's interests will be avoided. The Chennai plant employs around 1,800 permanent staff and produces refrigerators, TVs, and washing machines.
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Why are Samsung workers protesting in India? CITU demands government intervention as stir enters 10th day | Mint
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Samsung workers in the Sriperumbudur factory near Chennai in India have been on strike for ten days, demanding better wages, union recognition, and improved working conditions. The Confederation of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) has called for government intervention to resolve the dispute. The CITU has expressed frustration with the lack of response from the Labour Department regarding the union's recognition. The strike has gained momentum, with CITU-affiliated trade unions joining in solidarity. The CITU is urging the Tamil Nadu government to facilitate union registration and mediate a resolution.
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Samsung is being hammered by Apple and Vivo. Can it strike back?
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Hundreds of workers at Samsung's Sriperumbudur factory in India have gone on strike over low wages, joining forces with the Centre of Indian Trade Unions. Talks facilitated by the Tamil Nadu government have not progressed, leading to a major impact on production at the factory, which accounts for around 30% of Samsung's annual revenue. The strike has come at a bad time for Samsung, as the festive season approaches and demand for consumer durables typically increases. The company is also facing challenges in the smartphone market, with sales falling for five consecutive years and Chinese rivals gaining market share.
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Samsung announces mutual agreement to enhance wages and benefits for workers
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Samsung has reached a mutual agreement to enhance wages and benefits for workers at its Chennai plant after successful negotiations with the Samsung India Workers' Union (SIWU). This followed a period of unrest, including a 37-day strike by about 1,000 workers demanding higher wages and better conditions. The agreement, ensuing from constructive discussions facilitated by Tamil Nadu's government, addresses worker demands and aims to foster a positive workplace over the next three years.
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Workers at Apple supplier Flex's Tamil Nadu plant stage one-day strike
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1y ago
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Workers at a Flex manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu, India, which supplies Apple, went on strike to demand higher wages and the recognition of a union. Approximately 750 permanent workers joined the Centre of Indian Trade Union, while contractors did not participate. The workers had requested wage raises for the next three years but failed to reach an agreement with Flex. The outcome of future negotiations will determine the next steps for the union. This is not the first strike at an Apple supplier in India in recent years.
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Google, Walmart ask Bengaluru staff to work at home amid state water dispute
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1y ago
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Multinational companies like Walmart and Google have asked their employees in Bengaluru, India to work from home due to protests stemming from a river water sharing dispute between two states. Activists are demanding that state authorities stop releasing water from the Cauvery river to Tamil Nadu. Other firms, such as IBM and Accenture, have also advised their employees to work remotely during the strike. Bengaluru, known as India's Silicon Valley, is home to numerous technology companies. The water dispute has been a source of tension between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu for over a century.
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Ola, Uber drivers go on strike demanding better pay in Tamil Nadu
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1y ago
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Cab drivers of ride-hailing platforms Ola and Uber went on strike in Tamil Nadu, demanding better pay and a ban on bike taxi services that they believe are cutting into their earnings. They are also asking for action against toll booths operating beyond their contract period. The strike, organized by two driver unions, seeks government intervention to regulate app-based cab aggregators and address high commission charges. The strike caused delays for commuters dependent on taxis and follows protests by Swiggy delivery workers in Mumbai over payout changes.
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Samsung Electronics' main South Korea union to strike over pay from August 15
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Samsung Electronics' largest workers' union in South Korea, the National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), announced a four-day strike starting on Thursday to push for higher wages and bonuses. The union, representing 30% of Samsung's South Korean workforce, aims to disrupt production by taking advantage of a national holiday on the first day of the strike. Samsung assured that it would prioritize production and stick to a no-work, no-pay policy while seeking to resume negotiations. The union had previously declared an indefinite strike and plans to continue with unexpected strikes to demand better pay and benefits.
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Samsung strike: Can it crash Tamil Nadu’s dream?
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Workers at Samsung India's manufacturing facility in Sriperumbudur have been on strike since September 9, demanding higher wages and better working conditions. The strike, which is impacting production at the factory, could potentially spread to other units. This development poses a threat to Tamil Nadu's dominance in India's electronics exports. The state has emerged as a major hub for electronics manufacturing, but the ongoing labor dispute may discourage investors and hamper the growth of the sector. The government faces a challenging situation as it tries to balance the demands of workers and the interests of investors.
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Tata’s ₹6,000 crore Hosur facility to begin manufacturing iPhones in November 2024, says report | Mint
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1y ago
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Tata Electronics' iPhone manufacturing plant in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, is set to commence production in November. It is Apple's fourth assembly plant in India and will be dedicated to manufacturing iPhones. The facility is expected to employ 50,000 blue-collar workers, making it the second-largest iPhone facility in Tamil Nadu. The plant aims to boost Apple's local production and supply chain localization efforts in India. The expansion of manufacturing in India is part of Apple's strategy to diversify its operations beyond China.
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Samsung issues ‘no work, no pay’ warnings to protesting Indian employees. Layoffs on the cards? | Mint
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Samsung Electronics is facing a labour dispute at its manufacturing facility in Chennai, India. The strike has been ongoing for 16 days, with over 1,000 employees demanding the implementation of 20 demands. The company has responded by issuing warnings to striking employees, implementing a 'no work, no pay' policy, and threatening possible layoffs if the strike continues.
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