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Threaten 18-Day Strike, Samsung Workers Set May 21 Start

After 17-hour talks collapse in South Korea, unionized electronics and manufacturing workers plan May 21–June 7 walkout; 41,000 signal participation

Unionized Samsung workers in South Korea plan an 18-day strike starting May 21 after a 17-hour round of negotiations with management collapsed. Union workers are demanding bonuses equal to 15% of the company’s annual operating profit, about $30 billion, and 41,000 workers have expressed intent to participate, the report said. The action, scheduled to run through June 7, follows failed efforts to reach an agreement and is expected to disrupt operations if no deal is struck before the walkout begins.

In the United States, Meta employees launched a flyer campaign at multiple offices to protest newly installed mouse-tracking software and urged colleagues to sign an online petition, according to photos seen by Reuters. The action comes about a week before Meta is set to lay off 10% of its workforce, and Reuters described it as the most visible sign yet of a nascent labor movement inside the company. Taken together, the planned Samsung strike and the Meta workplace protest mark concurrent labor activity in technology across Asia and the United States.

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Samsung’s planned strike and Meta employees’ protest show concurrent labor activity in technology across South Korea and the United States this week.

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Image for article: US <b>workers strike</b> back at Trump on May Day - SolidarityPlanned

US workers strike back at Trump on May Day - Solidarity

8 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 13, 2026, 10:05 PM ET
solidarity.net.au(opens in a new tab)

May Day in the US was a day of resistance to Trump's rotten agenda of mass deportations, imperialist wars abroad, and war on the working class at ...

Start: May 1
UNITED_STATES
Nursing & Care FacilitiesSchools & UniversitiesHeavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)Uncategorized
Image for article: Samsung&#39;s Dilemma Ahead Of Next Week&#39;s Union-Led <b>Strike</b>: Give In Or Absorb $20 Billion ...Planned

Samsung's Dilemma Ahead Of Next Week's Union-Led Strike: Give In Or Absorb $20 Billion ...

8 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 13, 2026, 9:51 PM ET
wccftech.com(opens in a new tab)

Should Samsung absorb steep operational losses or consent to the creation of a worker hierarchy that then demolishes company-wide morale?

Start: May 21End: Jun 741,000 workers
SOUTH_KOREA
Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)Hardware & Electronics
Image for article: Meta <b>employees</b> launch <b>protest</b> against mouse-tracking tech at US officesSettled

Meta employees launch protest against mouse-tracking tech at US offices

8 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 13, 2026, 9:29 PM ET
jpost.com(opens in a new tab)

Meta employees distributed flyers at multiple US offices on Tuesday to protest the company's recent installation of mouse-tracking software on ...

Start: May 12End: May 12
UNITED_STATES
Software & IT Services
Image for article: UC medical center and campus <b>workers</b> in Bay Area and across California set to <b>strike</b>Planned

UC medical center and campus workers in Bay Area and across California set to strike

10 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 13, 2026, 7:36 PM ET
localnewsmatters.org(opens in a new tab)

THOUSANDS OF UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA medical and campus workers at five medical centers across the state are set to walk off their jobs Thursday ...

UNITED_STATES
Hospitals & ClinicsSchools & Universities
Image for article: MTA and LIRR <b>worker</b> unions continue negotiations ahead of <b>strike</b> deadline - NY1Planned

MTA and LIRR worker unions continue negotiations ahead of strike deadline - NY1

11 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 13, 2026, 7:16 PM ET
ny1.com(opens in a new tab)

One employee said workers haven't had a raise in three years. The four-year contract currently being worked out is retroactive. Both sides have ...

3,500 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro
Image for article: Nearly 39000 UC union <b>workers</b> to <b>strike</b> on campuses Thursday - Orange County RegisterOngoing

Nearly 39000 UC union workers to strike on campuses Thursday - Orange County Register

11 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 13, 2026, 7:12 PM ET
ocregister.com(opens in a new tab)

"These are UC's lowest wage workers and they are falling further and further behind," says union spokesman Todd Stenhouse.

Start: May 1439,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Hospitals & ClinicsPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Schools & Universities
Image for article: 40,000 UC <b>workers</b> gird for a <b>strike</b>, disrupting medical services, cafeterias at all campusesPlanned

40,000 UC workers gird for a strike, disrupting medical services, cafeterias at all campuses

11 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 13, 2026, 6:52 PM ET
latimes.com(opens in a new tab)

More than 40000 University of California workers plan an open-ended strike Thursday morning unless contract demands are met.

40,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Hospitals & ClinicsPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Schools & Universities
Image for article: LIRR <b>strike</b> threat: MTA labor lawyer says <b>worker</b> walkout is avoidable, but unions say they ... - AMNYPlanned

LIRR strike threat: MTA labor lawyer says worker walkout is avoidable, but unions say they ... - AMNY

12 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 13, 2026, 6:04 PM ET
amny.com(opens in a new tab)

An MTA labor attorney on Wednesday said there is "no reason" the agency cannot ink a deal with five Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) unions to avoid ...

Start: May 163,500 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro

Lorain County workers enter third month of strike over pay dispute - YouTube

12 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 13, 2026, 5:54 PM ET
youtube.com(opens in a new tab)

Lorain County workers enter third month of strike over pay dispute For more Local News from WOIO: https://www.cleveland19.com/ For more YouTube ...

Ongoing
UNITED_STATES
Uncategorized
Image for article: Lorain County <b>workers</b> enter third month of <b>strike</b> over pay dispute - Cleveland 19Ongoing

Lorain County workers enter third month of strike over pay dispute - Cleveland 19

12 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 13, 2026, 5:53 PM ET
cleveland19.com(opens in a new tab)

Job and Family Services workers in Lorain County marked 12 weeks on the picket line Wednesday, saying they will not return to work until the ...

150 workers
UNITED_STATES
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: Lorain County <b>workers</b> enter third month of <b>strike</b> over pay dispute - Cleveland 19Ongoing

Lorain County workers enter third month of strike over pay dispute - Cleveland 19

12 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 13, 2026, 5:53 PM ET
cleveland19.com(opens in a new tab)

Lorain County workers enter third month of strike over pay dispute. Published: May 13, 2026 at 2:43 PM PDT|Updated: 22 hours ago.

UNITED_STATES
Other Public Services
Image for article: AFSCME members prepare for historic open-ended <b>strike</b> against University of California systemOngoing

AFSCME members prepare for historic open-ended strike against University of California system

12 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 13, 2026, 5:41 PM ET
afscme.org(opens in a new tab)

Some 42000 workers are poised to strike at midnight unless a deal reached with the University of California system.

Start: May 1442,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Hospitals & ClinicsPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)

Greek Public Workers Strike Over Wages Amid Global Iran Conflict Tensions - YouTube

12 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 13, 2026, 5:37 PM ET
youtube.com(opens in a new tab)

Public service workers in Greece have launched a nationwide strike demanding higher wages amid rising inflation and economic pressure.

Ongoing
GREECE
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)

Possible LIRR strike is just days away as negotiations resume - YouTube

12 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 13, 2026, 5:27 PM ET
youtube.com(opens in a new tab)

The MTA and unions representing LIRR workers are resuming contract negotiations as they hope to avoid a strike that could impact hundreds of ...

Planned
UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: Alcoa <b>workers</b> reject contract offer, Arconic <b>employees</b> prepare for <b>strike</b> vote - WWNYPlanned

Alcoa workers reject contract offer, Arconic employees prepare for strike vote - WWNY

13 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 13, 2026, 5:23 PM ET
wwnytv.com(opens in a new tab)

Alcoa workers rejected the company's latest contract offer Tuesday, prompting a 30-day extension as negotiations continue.

UNITED_STATES
Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)Uncategorized
Image for article: UC <b>workers</b> prepare for a statewide open-ended <b>strike</b> on Thursday - Los Angeles TimesPlanned

UC workers prepare for a statewide open-ended strike on Thursday - Los Angeles Times

13 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 13, 2026, 5:10 PM ET
latimes.com(opens in a new tab)

He specializes in reporting on campus activism and culture, including issues on free speech, religion, race and politics. Kaleem previously worked for ...

40,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Schools & Universities

LIRR workers prepare to strike as new contract remains elusive - YouTube

13 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 13, 2026, 5:09 PM ET
youtube.com(opens in a new tab)

Chantee Lans has the latest on the looming LIRR strike.

Planned
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro
Image for article: Secrets of a Successful Organizer Now Available in Nine LanguagesStatus Unknown

Secrets of a Successful Organizer Now Available in Nine Languages

14 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 13, 2026, 3:42 PM ET
labornotes.org(opens in a new tab)

We are happy to report that Secrets of a Successful Organizer has now been translated into seven languages: Spanish, Japanese, German, ...

BRAZILCANADADENMARKSOUTH_KOREA
Non-profit & NGOs
Image for article: MTA backs off LIRR work rule concessions in strike negotiations, sources sayPlanned

MTA backs off LIRR work rule concessions in strike negotiations, sources say

15 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 13, 2026, 3:03 PM ET
newsday.com(opens in a new tab)

To offset the rising cost of living, workers are demanding 5% raises in the fourth year. The MTA has offered 3% in a fourth year, or as high as 4.5% ...

UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Addresses State Preparedness Amid Possible Long Island Rail Road StrikePlanned

Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Addresses State Preparedness Amid Possible Long Island Rail Road Strike

15 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 13, 2026, 3:01 PM ET
governor.ny.gov(opens in a new tab)

At the Governor's direction, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is prepared to provide shuttle buses for essential workers throughout the ...

UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroRoad Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: A Long Island Rail Road Strike May Be Near. Here’s What to Know.Planned

A Long Island Rail Road Strike May Be Near. Here’s What to Know.

15 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 13, 2026, 2:50 PM ET
nytimes.com(opens in a new tab)

America's busiest passenger rail service will shut down on Saturday if workers and transit officials cannot agree on a new contract.

Start: May 163,500 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro
Image for article: MTA expands contingency bus plan as LIRR strike loomsPlanned

MTA expands contingency bus plan as LIRR strike looms

15 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 13, 2026, 2:50 PM ET
longisland.news12.com(opens in a new tab)

Union workers could walk off the job as early as Saturday if contract negotiations fail to produce an agreement.

UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroRoad Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)Other Transport

Client Challenge

15 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 13, 2026, 2:39 PM ET
sfgate.com(opens in a new tab)

Contracts expired in 2024 for about 42,000 medical and service workers represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees ...

Status Unknown
UNITED_STATES
Hospitals & ClinicsOther HealthcarePublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: As LIRR strike looms, Hochul warns Long Islanders they may have to stay homePlanned

As LIRR strike looms, Hochul warns Long Islanders they may have to stay home

15 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 13, 2026, 2:35 PM ET
gothamist.com(opens in a new tab)

... workers go on strike. Hochul said during a news conference at Jones Beach that the buses can carry “essential workers,” but pointed out they ...

3,500 workers
UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroRoad Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)Other Transport