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Samsung Electronics Workers Launch Strike After Wage Talks Collapse

Samsung Electronics is facing a major strike by its workers' union following the collapse of negotiations over wages and bonuses. The industrial action, involving thousands of employees, could impact the company's operations, particularly in chip production.

18 May, 11:31 — 20 May, 04:39
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ReutersVery High13h ago

Explainer: What are Samsung union workers demanding and how might a strike play out? - Reuters

Explainer: What are Samsung union workers demanding and how might a strike play out?  Reuters

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bloombergHigh2h ago

Samsung Faces Risk of Chip Disruption After Labor Talks Collapse - Bloomberg.com

Samsung Faces Risk of Chip Disruption After Labor Talks Collapse  Bloomberg.com

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wsjHigh1d ago

Samsung Management, Union Fail to Reach Deal to Avoid Strike - WSJ

Samsung Management, Union Fail to Reach Deal to Avoid Strike  WSJ

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The GuardianMostly Factual13h ago

What are Samsung union workers demanding and how might a strike play out?

Nearly 48,000 workers are threatening an 18-day walkout amid fears of global memory chip shortages South Korean memory chip maker Samsung Electronics is facing its worst-ever strike, with nearly 48,000 workers threatening to walk off production lines on Thursday for 18 days over a dispute about bonus payouts. Here are key things to know: Continue reading...

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cnbcMostly Factual2h ago

Over 47,000 Samsung Electronics workers set to strike as wage talks break down, sending shares lower

South Korean media outlet Yonhap said that a strike will begin Thursday. More than 47,000 workers are expected to join the strike

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SCMPMostly Factual2h ago

Samsung workers go ahead with 18-day strike as bonus talks collapse

South Korean chipmaker Samsung Electronics’ trade union said on Wednesday it will launch a planned 18-day strike after talks with management collapsed over a dispute on bonus payouts. “Around 10pm on May 19, the labour union agreed to the mediation proposal put forward by the National Labour Relations Commission; however, management expressed its refusal,” it said in a statement, adding that it would begin striking on Thursday. “The labour union will lawfully commence a general strike tomorro...

By Reuters

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The IndependentMostly Factual19h ago

Samsung hosts last-ditch talks to avert major workers’ strike as South Korea mounts pressure on tech giant

Any disruption to Samsung's production could also impact global supply chains

By Hyunjoo Jin and Heekyong Yang

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YahooMostly Factual19h ago

Explainer-What are Samsung union workers demanding and how might a strike play out?

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indian-expressMostly Factual50m ago

Samsung Elec set to face major strike on Thursday after union talks collapse

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straits-timesMostly Factual22h ago

Samsung, union narrow some differences as major strike nears - The Straits Times

Samsung, union narrow some differences as major strike nears  The Straits Times

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual2h ago

[Breaking] Samsung Electronics union to launch strike after talks collapse

Samsung Electronics Labor Union said Wednesday it will proceed with a general strike starting Thursday after last-minute government-mediated talks failed to produce a breakthrough. Union chief Choi Seung-ho said the union had accepted a mediation proposal presented by the National Labor Relations Commission, but negotiations collapsed after management failed to present its position. “The union agreed to the mediation proposal presented by the National Labor Relations Commission, but the post-med

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yonhap-englishMostly Factual13h ago

Samsung, union to resume wage mediation talks at 10 a.m. Wednesday - Yonhap News Agency

Samsung, union to resume wage mediation talks at 10 a.m. Wednesday  Yonhap News Agency

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual19h ago

Explainer-What are Samsung union workers demanding and how might a strike play out?

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star-malaysiaMixed1d ago

Samsung Electronics and union extend talks to avert strike threatening global supply chains - The Star | Malaysia

Samsung Electronics and union extend talks to avert strike threatening global supply chains  The Star | Malaysia

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Coverage Timeline

First report: star-malaysia · 18 May, 11:31Full coverage: 16 · 1d 17hWindow: 1d 17h
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star-malaysia18 May, 11:31First to report

Samsung Electronics and union extend talks to avert strike threatening global supply chains - The Star | Malaysia

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wsj18 May, 21:56

Samsung Management, Union Fail to Reach Deal to Avoid Strike - WSJ

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straits-times19 May, 07:04

Samsung, union narrow some differences as major strike nears - The Straits Times

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Yahoo19 May, 10:12

Explainer-What are Samsung union workers demanding and how might a strike play out?

channel-news-asia19 May, 10:12

Explainer-What are Samsung union workers demanding and how might a strike play out?

The Independent19 May, 10:25

Samsung hosts last-ditch talks to avert major workers’ strike as South Korea mounts pressure on tech giant

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Reuters19 May, 15:37

Explainer: What are Samsung union workers demanding and how might a strike play out? - Reuters

The Guardian19 May, 16:05

What are Samsung union workers demanding and how might a strike play out?

yonhap-english19 May, 16:19

Samsung, union to resume wage mediation talks at 10 a.m. Wednesday - Yonhap News Agency

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faz20 May, 02:39

Tarifstreit: Streik bei Samsung rückt näher

Korea Herald20 May, 02:43

[Breaking] Samsung Electronics union to launch strike after talks collapse

bloomberg20 May, 02:44

Samsung Faces Risk of Chip Disruption After Labor Talks Collapse - Bloomberg.com

cnbc20 May, 02:57

Over 47,000 Samsung Electronics workers set to strike as wage talks break down, sending shares lower

SCMP20 May, 03:08

Samsung workers go ahead with 18-day strike as bonus talks collapse

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indian-express20 May, 04:39

Samsung Elec set to face major strike on Thursday after union talks collapse

klix-ba20 May, 04:46Latest update

Samsung pred 18-dnevnim štrajkom nakon propalih pregovora o platama i bonusima radnika