Samsung Workers Rally in South Korea, Threaten Strike Over Bonus Dispute

55 articles · Updated · Reuters · Apr 22

Tens of thousands of Samsung Electronics workers rallied at the Pyeongtaek chip complex, demanding higher pay and an overhaul of the bonus system.
Union leaders threatened an 18-day strike starting May 21 if their demands, including scrapping the bonus cap, are not met by management.
The dispute comes amid booming AI-driven chip profits and concerns over widening pay gaps with rival SK Hynix, raising fears of production disruptions.

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