Samsung has filed a lawsuit seeking a temporary injunction to prevent union members from protesting at its factory near Chennai. This legal action comes amid ongoing demonstrations by hundreds of workers who have been demanding higher wages and the recognition of their union since September 9.
The factory plays a significant role in Samsung's operations, contributing about a third of the company's annual revenue in India, which totals $12 billion. Legal documents reveal that Samsung Electronics' Indian division has filed a lawsuit against members of the labour union that has spearheaded an 11-day strike at the company's sole home appliance plant in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, intensifying hostilities with its workforce.
Samsung filed a complaint on September 12th, asking a state district court to issue a temporary injunction to stop the union and its members from conducting protests, holding demonstrations, and giving speeches in and around the facility, which is close to Chennai.
The protests pose challenges to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative to attract foreign investment and significantly increase electronics production in the country, with a target of reaching $500 billion in six years as part of the "Make in India" campaign. The situation highlights tensions between labor demands and corporate interests in India's evolving manufacturing landscape.
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