Samsung Labor Dispute: Potential 18-Day Strike Threatens Global Chip Supply (opens in new tab)

Negotiations between Samsung Electronics management and the National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU) have reached a critical impasse over the structure of employee bonuses. While both parties are reportedly nearing an agreement on a 13% allocation of operating profits—amounting to approximately $340,000 per employee—the primary point of contention remains the duration of this commitment. Management has proposed the payout as a one-time offer, whereas the union demands it be guaranteed annual...