1. Samsung Electronics’ union declares its first-ever strike in company history; 2. The strike aims to demand improved wages and performance-based bonuses; 3. Potential impact on semiconductor production remains unclear, with management downplaying disruptions.
Recent #Labor Dispute news in the semiconductor industry
1. TSMC's Arizona fab construction faces union disputes over Taiwanese worker dispatch, causing delays and cost overruns; 2. Project costs have doubled to $40 billion with 1-2 year production delays for 4nm/3nm chips; 3. TSMC navigates US-China tech tensions while seeking government subsidies and expanding globally.
1. Samsung Electronics faces an indefinite strike by its unionized workers over wage disputes; 2. The strike threatens to halt semiconductor production, impacting global supply chains; 3. The labor action reflects broader tensions in South Korea’s tech sector amid economic challenges.
1. Samsung Electronics' unionized workers plan their first-ever strike over failed wage negotiations; 2. The National Samsung Electronics Union demands 6.5% pay raises and special bonuses, rejecting management's 5.1% offer; 3. Potential production disruptions could impact global semiconductor supply chains during critical industry recovery.
1. Samsung Electronics faces its first-ever major strike by the National Samsung Electronics Union over unresolved wage disputes; 2. The union demands higher wages and criticizes management for failing to address bonus discrepancies; 3. The strike threatens production disruptions, potentially impacting global semiconductor supply chains.
1. Samsung Electronics' union plans its first-ever strike over failed wage negotiations, demanding 6.5% pay raises and performance bonuses; 2. Management offered a 5.1% wage increase and special leave but rejected bonus demands; 3. The strike could disrupt global chip supplies and impact Samsung's competitiveness in AI chip development.
1. TSMC's Arizona semiconductor plant construction faces delays due to disputes over worker training and safety standards; 2. The conflict involves disagreements between TSMC and local labor unions regarding workforce management; 3. The delay may impact TSMC's U.S. expansion plans and global chip supply timelines.
1. Samsung Electronics' unionized workers plan the first full-scale strike in its 55-year history over failed wage negotiations; 2. The National Samsung Electronics Union demands improved performance bonuses and transparent salary calculation methods; 3. The potential strike could disrupt global semiconductor supply chains as Samsung holds 20% global DRAM market share.
1. TSMC faces union criticism in Arizona for importing Taiwanese workers, accused of undermining local job opportunities; 2. The company claims to prioritize local hiring but faces construction delays and cost overruns; 3. U.S. chip subsidies remain delayed while TSMC's Japan plant progresses smoothly.
1. Hyundai Motor Company's labor union decided to initiate a partial strike for four hours each day on July 10 and 11 due to difficulties in wage negotiations. 2. This would be the first strike in six years if it goes ahead. 3. Management and labor have met 11 times since June 23 but failed to narrow their differences, leading to the union's decision to strike.