Seven Samsung staff had been arrested in Tamil Nadu late Tuesday evening amid a month-long protest by staff on the firm’s Sriperumbudur plant. The employees are demanding higher pay, improved work hours, and recognition of their newly fashioned commerce union. Regardless of six rounds of negotiations involving three state ministers, the state of affairs has worsened, with staff additionally accusing native police of harassment.
State Industries Minister TRB Raja, who mediated the discussions, said that each one vital steps have been taken to facilitate talks between the events concerned within the Samsung Unit protest. “Chief Minister Stalin has made it clear that points pertaining to the employees should be addressed instantly and that’s what now we have performed. All three of us have spoken to the events which embody Samsung, the employees who’re at work, and the protesting staff. We’re collaborating in direct talks with all events concerned. CM Stalin has requested to ensure that the curiosity of the employees are upheld”, said Minister TRB Raja.