Around 250 Protesting Samsung Electronics Workers Arrested In Tamil Nadu

Around 250 striking Samsung electronics workers were arrested by the Kancheepuram police today for allegedly occupying private land without permission and holding protests without permission.

The workers have been on strike for a month, demanding recognition of their union, pay revision, eight-hour work schedule and other benefits.

Last week, Samsung agreed to many of the demands, including a Rs five thousand increment, but refused to recognise the union. It also announced AC buses to transport all workers, Rs one lakh emergency relief to families in the event of the death of a worker and agreed to discuss other demands.