'Don't get tired': Samsung Electronics workers extend strike indefinitely, say chip production disrupted
Why did Samsung Electronics workers extend their strike?
Samsung Electronics workers extended their strike indefinitely because the management did not show any intention to hold discussions after the first strike. The labor union is demanding a 3.5% increase in base wage, improved transparency in pay, and compensation for economic losses of members who participated in the strike. This is the first strike in the company's 55-year history.
What are the union's demands for Samsung workers?
The union's demands for Samsung workers include a 3.5% increase in members' base wage, improved transparency in pay, and compensation relating to the economic losses of members who participated in the strike.
How did Samsung respond to the ongoing strike?
Samsung responded to the ongoing strike by stating that it will "ensure no disruptions" to production and that it remains "committed to engaging in good faith negotiations" with the union. The company urged the labor union to return to the negotiation table. However, the National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU) claimed that the strike had disrupted chip production.