The CITU has escalated its fight against Samsung India by issuing strike notice in 40 manufacturing units, including Hyundai, located in Sriperumbudur, Irungattukkotai and Oragadam, where it has its registered union.
The strike to commence on March 13 is in support of protest being carried out by the recently registered Samsung India Thozhilalargal Sangam against the suspension of 17 workers by associated with the Sangam by Samsung India.
There CITU-backed unions in 58 units in the region. However, only 40 of them accepted the strike notice. For the rest, it will be sent by email or post, said sources.
The strike notice follows the failure of talks between the the Sangam and Samsung India management to end the two-week long impasse on suspension of workers.
Last Friday, workers of various industrial units having CITU-backed union showed their support to striking workers of Samsung by participating in protests at various places in Oragadam, Irungattukottai and Sriperumbudur.
In a recent statement, Samsung India said, a certain section of workers once again illegally tried to disrupt operations and industrial peace today. “We have a zero-tolerance policy for any illegal activities by workers that disrupt industrial stability and peace at the workplace. 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 process.”