The strike at Samsung India factory in Sriperumbudur will continue as the talks between the company management, and the union representing the workers in front of the labour department officials failed to end the 28-day protest. The protest started with the suspension of three workers belonging to the recently registered Samsung India Thozhilalargal Sangam, and later given to another 14.

A leader of Centre for Indian Trade Union (CITU), which is backing the Sangam and was present in the meeting on Tuesday, said the company officials wanted an apology from them for all the things that had happened. However, the union leaders rejected this.

No solution reached

“We were hopeful that a solution would be formalised at today’s meeting. However, it did not happen,” he said “On Wednesday morning we will talk to our workers who are on strike at Kancheepuram and will take a decision on the next course of action,” he said.

Samsung India in a recent statement said that a certain section of workers illegally tried to disrupt operations and industrial peace. The company has a zero-tolerance policy for any illegal activities by workers that disrupt industrial stability and peace at the workplace.

Samsung India factory at Sriperumbudur manufactures washing machines and air-conditioners. This is a peak production season for the company. With over 1,000 regular workers on strike, the company has roped in a large number of casual workers and apprentices to work at the factory.