Samsung and workers union settle disputes over wage negotiations 'amicably'

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Tamil Nadu Industries Minister Dr T R B Rajaa on Sunday said that the talks between Samsung and CITU-backed Samsung India Workers Union (SIWU) over wage negotiations and disciplinary action against a section of workers have concluded.

Rajaa, in a post on X, said that all differences pertaining to the Samsung unit have been settled amicably.

"Happy to announce that after sustained dialogue and responsible discussions from all sides, all differences pertaining to the Samsung unit have been settled amicably. Am thankful to the fantastic labour force of Samsung and the Entire management of Samsung for trusting the system and engaging in healthy dialogue. My thanks and respect to the Minister for Labour Thiru @cvganesan1 and his team for having made sure that all sides got to sit down to talk and iron out all issues," he posted on X.

Happy to announce that after sustained dialogue and responsible discussions from all sides, all differences pertaining to the Samsung unit have been settled amicablyAm thankful to the fantastic labour force of Samsung and the Entire management of Samsung for trusting the pic.twitter.com/RqB5xAPrbz

Dr. T R B Rajaa (@TRBRajaa) May 19, 2025

A Samsung spokesperson said employee welfare  remains a top priority for them and that a mutual agreement has been reached to enhance wages and benefits for the next three years.

"At Samsung, employee welfare remains a top priority. We have constructively engaged with all our workers at the Chennai plant and are delighted to announce a mutual agreement to enhance wages and benefits for the next three years. This collaborative approach reflects our unwavering commitment to the well-being of our workers and fostering a stable, harmonious, and forward-looking work environment," the spokesperson said.

Earlier this year, around 500 workers at Samsung’s manufacturing plant in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, are staged a sit-in protest following the suspension of three employees, Reuters reported citing sources.

This was the second major labor dispute at the plant in less than six months. The facility, which manufactures refrigerators, televisions, and washing machines, contributed to a fifth of Samsung’s $12 billion sales in India for 2022-23 and employs approximately 1,800 workers.

The protest followed a similar labor action last year when workers at the plant went on a five-week strike demanding higher wages and union recognition. That strike ended in October after Samsung agreed to address their concerns.