Unionised Samsung workers to hold rally in South Korea as labour unrest grows - Reuters
Unionised Samsung workers to hold rally in South Korea as labour unrest grows Reuters
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"If we strike for 18 days, considering facility backup, the company will suffer losses of at least 20 trillion won to 30 trillion won."
— Choi Seung-ho , Activist
"In a tight memory supply-demand environment, this strike will act as a key variable that deepens supply shortages and further strengthens upward pressure on prices."
— Kim Dong-Won , Executive
"The phenomenal growth in union memberships reflects a unified and urgent call among employees for change at Samsung Electronics."
— Choi Seung-ho , Activist
"Samsung lagged its rivals in wage competitiveness due to sluggish chip earnings, but said the gap would narrow with a chip market recovery."
— Jun Young-hyun , Executive
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Samsung Electronics unions expect about 37,000 workers to rally in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, ahead of a threatened strike next month, highlighting growing labor unrest amid booming demand for artificial intelligence.
Samsung Electronics unions expect about 37,000 workers to rally in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, ahead of a threatened strike next month that could disrupt chip supplies amid booming demand for artificial intelligence.
Dispute over 'essential personnel' escalates as Samsung cites safety laws and unions warn of costly strike impact.
KB Securities analyzes that the strike by the Samsung Electronics DEVICE Solutions (DS) union will amplify upward pressure on prices.
Samsung Electronics unions anticipate a rally of approximately 37,000 workers in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, ahead of a potential strike next month, amid increasing labor unrest.
Samsung's unions plan a major rally in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, with about 37,000 workers expected to attend, amid rising labor unrest and demands for better compensation.
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