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Samsung, Union Hold Talks to Avert Major Strike

Samsung Electronics and its labor union are holding crucial mediation talks to avert a major strike, with a deadline looming and government pressure to reach a deal. The discussions aim to resolve wage disputes and prevent the company's first-ever walkout.

18 May, 11:31 — 20 May, 03:08
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ReutersVery High12h ago

Explainer: What are Samsung union workers demanding and how might a strike play out? - Reuters

Explainer: What are Samsung union workers demanding and how might a strike play out?  Reuters

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wsjHigh1d ago

Samsung Management, Union Fail to Reach Deal to Avoid Strike - WSJ

Samsung Management, Union Fail to Reach Deal to Avoid Strike  WSJ

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The GuardianMostly Factual11h ago

What are Samsung union workers demanding and how might a strike play out?

Nearly 48,000 workers are threatening an 18-day walkout amid fears of global memory chip shortages South Korean memory chip maker Samsung Electronics is facing its worst-ever strike, with nearly 48,000 workers threatening to walk off production lines on Thursday for 18 days over a dispute about bonus payouts. Here are key things to know: Continue reading...

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cnbcMostly Factual53m ago

Over 47,000 Samsung Electronics workers set to strike as wage talks break down, sending shares lower

South Korean media outlet Yonhap said that a strike will begin Thursday. More than 47,000 workers are expected to join the strike

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SCMPMostly Factual41m ago

Samsung workers go ahead with 18-day strike as bonus talks collapse

South Korean chipmaker Samsung Electronics’ trade union said on Wednesday it will launch a planned 18-day strike after talks with management collapsed over a dispute on bonus payouts. “Around 10pm on May 19, the labour union agreed to the mediation proposal put forward by the National Labour Relations Commission; however, management expressed its refusal,” it said in a statement, adding that it would begin striking on Thursday. “The labour union will lawfully commence a general strike tomorro...

By Reuters

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The IndependentMostly Factual17h ago

Samsung hosts last-ditch talks to avert major workers’ strike as South Korea mounts pressure on tech giant

Any disruption to Samsung's production could also impact global supply chains

By Hyunjoo Jin and Heekyong Yang

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YahooMostly Factual17h ago

Explainer-What are Samsung union workers demanding and how might a strike play out?

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straits-timesMostly Factual20h ago

Samsung, union narrow some differences as major strike nears - The Straits Times

Samsung, union narrow some differences as major strike nears  The Straits Times

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual1h ago

[Breaking] Samsung Electronics union to launch strike after talks collapse

Samsung Electronics Labor Union said Wednesday it will proceed with a general strike starting Thursday after last-minute government-mediated talks failed to produce a breakthrough. Union chief Choi Seung-ho said the union had accepted a mediation proposal presented by the National Labor Relations Commission, but negotiations collapsed after management failed to present its position. “The union agreed to the mediation proposal presented by the National Labor Relations Commission, but the post-med

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yonhap-englishMostly Factual11h ago

Samsung, union to resume wage mediation talks at 10 a.m. Wednesday - Yonhap News Agency

Samsung, union to resume wage mediation talks at 10 a.m. Wednesday  Yonhap News Agency

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual17h ago

Explainer-What are Samsung union workers demanding and how might a strike play out?

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star-malaysiaMixed1d ago

Samsung Electronics and union extend talks to avert strike threatening global supply chains - The Star | Malaysia

Samsung Electronics and union extend talks to avert strike threatening global supply chains  The Star | Malaysia

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