Samsung Electronics workers have commenced a three-day strike to demand better compensation and working conditions. The National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), representing approximately 30,000 members, is advocating for an extra day of annual leave and revisions to the bonus structure.
Despite expectations of limited impact on production due to low turnout and automation, the strike highlights a potential decline in employee morale within the technology sector. This move comes at a crucial juncture for the chip industry as companies increasingly integrate artificial intelligence technologies.
Union leaders have hinted at the possibility of further strikes if Samsung does not address their grievances. While the company has proposed some flexibility in terms of pay and leave, it falls short of meeting the employees’ escalated demands for increased pay and additional leave. The timing of this strike coincides with Samsung’s endeavors to remain competitive in the competitive memory chip market.
