‘No Work, No Pay’: Samsung sends showcause notice to protesting workers

In an escalation of the ongoing labour dispute, Samsung India Electronics has issued a show cause notice to its striking workers, warning that wages will be withheld until they return to work and questioning why their employment should not be terminated within seven days.

The notice, issued by Samsung’s HR department, labelled the strike as ‘illegal’ and a violation of Sections 23 and 24 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The notice also stated that wages would be withheld for eight days,