Samsung Electronics Faces Historic First Strike

Union representing over 28,000 workers plans one-day walkout on June 7 amid stalled wage negotiations.

The National Samsung Electronics Union demands a 6.5% pay raise and transparent performance bonuses.
Union members will use paid leave for the one-day strike, with potential for a broader strike later.
Samsung management has offered a 5.1% wage increase, but talks have failed to reach an agreement.
Analysts warn the strike could disrupt global semiconductor supply chains.
Samsung only allowed union representation since 2020 after years of anti-union practices.