Samsung workers in Tamil Nadu protest for fair wages and working conditions, sparking a significant labor movement in India.

Samsung workers at the electronics giant’s facility in India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu are on a prolonged strike demanding improved wages, union recognition, and better working conditions.

As the strike by the employees at Korean electronics giant Samsung entered its 10th day on Wednesday, the CITU demanded the government's intervention to resolve the issue amicably. The protests led by the employees of Samsung's factory near here got more support on Wednesday,

CHENNAI: The city police, on Wednesday evening, detained 24 people who took part in the solidarity protest by unions, including LPF, AITUC, CITU and HMS, in Valluvar Kottam, in support of the Samsung workers’ protest in Sriperumbudur.

Production at a key Samsung Electronics plant in southern India was disrupted by hundreds of employees striking for higher wages on Tuesday, as top executives sought to resolve a rare episode of labor unrest.

For the past 11 days, about 1,500 workers of South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics have been striking work in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, leading to major disruptions in production.

Samsung's workers have been protesting since September 9, demanding better wages, reduced working hours, and union recognition. The standoff between the company and its workers seems to be denting the Tamil Nadu government’s efforts to promote the state as an industry-friendly destination.