"Samsung strike ends as workers return without undertaking", 7 March 2025

The month-long strike by the CITU-backed Samsung India Workers Union (SIWU) at Samsung India’s manufacturing unit in Sriperumbudur ended on Friday, with workers beginning to return to work, sources said.

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While CITU had initially insisted on revoking the suspension of 23 workers before calling off the strike, sources said they have now agreed to a fair internal inquiry by the company against these workers. Samsung has also allowed other protesting employees to return to work.

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The company had previously sought an undertaking from those who participated in what it termed an “illegal strike,” requiring them to pledge they would not engage in such actions in the future.

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At least ten rounds of negotiations between the two parties failed before the strike was called off.

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A Samsung India spokesperson said, “Samsung welcomes the workers' decision to call off the illegal strike and resume their duties at the Chennai plant. The company’s initiative to welcome back striking workers and its proactive engagement have facilitated their return, effectively ending the strike.”