The company has also agreed to expanding the operation of air conditioned buses by next year from only five routes currently to all 108 routes.

Samsung has agreed to meet the demands of its employees, who have been protesting in Chennai since September 9. The workers had been demanding wage hikes and additional benefits.

Hundreds of workers continued their strike near the Samsung’s manufacturing plant in Sriperumbudur, near Chennai, on Tuesday (October 8, 2024).

Samsung India and its workers committee have agreed to address the challenges faced by employees after a strike started on September 9, 2024. Measures include a ₹5,000 monthly incentive, expanded air-conditioned transport routes,

Minister for Industries TRB Rajaa, who held talks with the management and workers, separately over the last two days to resolve the issues, wondered if it was fair on the part of the employees to continue their protest just because they were unable to get Centre of Indian Trade Unions-backed Union registered by the labour department.

The government is with you, Chief Minister M K Stalin is with you and considering all these factors, they should return to work immediately,” Rajaa said.

The Tamil Nadu government has urged striking Samsung factory workers to return to work, emphasizing the welfare of themselves and their families. Officials highlighted that union recognition is subjudice.

CNBC-TV18 learns that the majority of CITU-backed employees have continued to stay on strike as Samsung refuses to recognize the Samsung India Workers' Union