Samsung has swerved a planned South Korean factory strike with a last-minute deal, so the memory machine rumbles on
Samsung Electronics has reached a last-minute agreement with its labor union, averting an 18-day strike planned to begin on May 21. The union will now put a new proposal to an internal vote, with details yet to be disclosed. This decision comes amid ongoing protests from workers regarding compensation disparities and follows similar actions taken by rival SK hynix's labor union earlier this year.
- ▪Samsung Electronics has avoided a planned strike by reaching an agreement with its labor union.
- ▪The union will conduct an internal vote on a new proposal, the details of which are not yet public.
- ▪Workers had been protesting against compensation gaps, leading to mass marches outside Samsung's factories.
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Hardware Memory Samsung has swerved a planned South Korean factory strike with a last-minute deal, so the memory machine rumbles on News By Andy Edser published 21 May 2026 The deal is currently undergoing an internal union vote. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Scanrail via Getty Images) 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 South Korean chip giant Samsung Electronics has reached an agreement with its labour union, mere hours before workers were due to begin an 18-day strike.
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