"Protest at Samsung factory a stumbling block to India's export ambitions", 23rd September, 2024

...The plant in Sunguvarchatram – one of Samsung’s two production units in India — had to cut production severely over the past three weeks after a majority of the some-2,000 workers walked out and began protests and blockades outside the factory.

According to sources, the striking workers are seeking unionisation rights as well as higher wages and better working conditions...

“We have informed our policy to our workers based on relevant laws and regulations, and urged them to return to work immediately,” Samsung India said.

“The safety and wellbeing of our workers is a priority. We remain committed to resolving this issue.”

...The striking workers have applied to establish a standalone Samsung India Workers Union with the local labour authority.

... Samsung argues that the formation of such a union entity would violate its trademark interests, alongside other potential business ramifications. But union sources shrugged off such claims, noting that most unions in India operated in that fashion. ..