Samsung chip workers vote to accept $340,000 average bonus, ending months-long strike threat — resentment over deal has slowed down Samsung foundry division
Samsung Electronics' largest union has ratified a compensation deal that provides semiconductor workers with an average bonus of $340,000. While the agreement has ended a potential strike, it has also highlighted significant pay disparities between divisions, leading to internal tensions. The situation has resulted in work slowdowns in Samsung's foundry and packaging divisions as employees express their dissatisfaction with the deal.
- ▪About 74% of union members voted in favor of the compensation deal.
- ▪The agreement allocates 10.5% of the semiconductor division's operating profit as stock-based bonuses.
- ▪Resentment over the pay gap has led to work slowdowns in Samsung's foundry and TSP divisions.
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Tech Industry Samsung chip workers vote to accept $340,000 average bonus, ending months-long strike threat — resentment over deal has slowed down Samsung foundry division News By Luke James published 27 May 2026 But a pay gap between divisions has already disrupted chip packaging. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty / JUNG YEON-JE) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Samsung Electronics' largest union has ratified a compensation deal that will pay semiconductor workers an average bonus of roughly $340,000, according to Bloomberg.
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