The National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), the largest labor union with 28,000 members, announced strike plans last week, saying it aimed to disrupt production.
This number represents approximately 22 percent of Samsung Electronics' total workforce of approximately 125,000. The actual number of union workers participating in the strike remains uncertain, and the possibility of a major production disruption may be low, Yonhap news agency reported.
Over the course of three days, unionized workers plan to hold rallies outside the entrance of the company's facility in Hwaseong, 45 kilometers south of Seoul, in addition to other strike activities.
Since January, the two sides have held several rounds of talks but have been unable to narrow their differences over salary increase rates, leave systems and bonuses.
The union is demanding a day off for all employees and a significant wage increase for the 855 members who have not signed the 2024 wage negotiation agreement.
Additionally, the union demanded the company provide more paid leave and compensate for economic losses incurred during unpaid strikes.
In June, unionized employees of Samsung Electronics went on a one-day strike, the first labor walkout at the company.
NSEU said the company has refused to accept any of its demands in the two-week adjustment period that began on June 13 and that if there is no progress in talks during this week's strike, it will end the strike within five days from July 15. Will go on another strike for this.
This number represents approximately 22 percent of Samsung Electronics' total workforce of approximately 125,000. The actual number of union workers participating in the strike remains uncertain, and the possibility of a major production disruption may be low, Yonhap news agency reported.
Over the course of three days, unionized workers plan to hold rallies outside the entrance of the company's facility in Hwaseong, 45 kilometers south of Seoul, in addition to other strike activities.
Since January, the two sides have held several rounds of talks but have been unable to narrow their differences over salary increase rates, leave systems and bonuses.
The union is demanding a day off for all employees and a significant wage increase for the 855 members who have not signed the 2024 wage negotiation agreement.
Additionally, the union demanded the company provide more paid leave and compensate for economic losses incurred during unpaid strikes.
In June, unionized employees of Samsung Electronics went on a one-day strike, the first labor walkout at the company.
NSEU said the company has refused to accept any of its demands in the two-week adjustment period that began on June 13 and that if there is no progress in talks during this week's strike, it will end the strike within five days from July 15. Will go on another strike for this.
