Samsung Chennai strike deadlock continues as talks fail

Talks between Samsung and CITU leaders representing workers belonging to the Samsung India Thozhilalargal Sangam before labour department officials, failed on Wednesday. The CITU plans to intensify the protest in Sriperumbudur during the weekend, sources said.

The previous tri-partite talks held last week to end the strike at the company’s Sriperumbudur factory was inconclusive. The workers are demanding that the company revoke suspension orders given to three workers belonging to the Sangam. However, the company is not willing to accept this.

The company said at the meeting it plans to take action against 18 more workers. This was unacceptable, sources said.

“Samsung remains committed to resolving any issues by directly engaging with our workers. We do not condone illegal activities carried out by certain workers that threaten industrial peace and workplace safety. It is important for all employees to adhere to company policies, and those who violate these policies will be subject to disciplinary action after due legitimate process. Our priority is to maintain a safe and stable workplace for all workers,” the company said

The union plans to intensify the agitation tomorrow at Kancheepuram.