Samsung Electronics union goes on indefinite strike
Why are Samsung workers planning an indefinite strike?
Samsung workers are planning an indefinite strike to demand better pay and benefits. The National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU) called for the strike after a three-day walkout and accuses management of not engaging in negotiations over their demands. The union represents nearly a quarter of Samsung Electronics' workers in South Korea and claims its actions have disrupted production.
What are the demands of the National Samsung Electronics Union?
The National Samsung Electronics Union demands 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. They also seek an extra day of annual leave for unionized workers and a transparent wage structure3.
How many Samsung workers are currently participating in the strike?
About 6,500 workers have been participating in the strike so far, according to the National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU). The union has called on more of its 30,000 members to join the industrial action. However, a Samsung Electronics spokesperson declined to comment on the exact number of workers who have joined the walkout.