Samsung Group Strike Activity - Last 90 Days

Planned

Samsung strike on hold as workers push for AI bonus

31 DAY AGO

PUBLISHED MAY 21, 2026, 2:01 AM ET

bbc.com

The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.

48,000 workers

SOUTH_KOREA

Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)Hardware & Electronics

Image for article: Samsung <b>strike</b> on hold - but the fight isn't over yet. Why? - BBC

Planned

Samsung strike on hold - but the fight isn't over yet. Why? - BBC

31 DAY AGO

PUBLISHED MAY 20, 2026, 9:21 PM ET

bbc.com

This led to bonuses more than three times higher than those offered to Samsung employees. Some Samsung workers jumped ship to SK Hynix as a result.

48,000 workers

SOUTH_KOREA

Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)Hardware & Electronics

Planned

[Breaking] Samsung wins partial injunction against unions ahead of strike - The Korea Herald

34 DAY AGO

PUBLISHED MAY 18, 2026, 2:01 AM ET

koreaherald.com

... strike involving tens of thousands of workers. Choi Seung-ho ...

50,000 workers

SOUTH_KOREA

Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)Hardware & Electronics

Image for article: Samsung chip workers reject $340,000 one-time bonus, demand annual payouts like SK hynix's $900,000 — workers want share of AI windfall, impending 18-day strike could cost Samsung up to $11.7 billion

Planned

Samsung chip workers reject $340,000 one-time bonus, demand annual payouts like SK hynix's $900,000 — workers want share of AI windfall, impending 18-day strike could cost Samsung up to $11.7 billion

44 DAY AGO

PUBLISHED MAY 07, 2026, 9:48 AM ET

tomshardware.com

Negotiations between the National Samsung Electronics Union, which represents workers in the company's chipmaking division, and management have ...

SOUTH_KOREA

Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)Hardware & Electronics

Ongoing

Samsung Biologics estimates US$100 million strike loss as unions press demands

47 DAY AGO

PUBLISHED MAY 04, 2026, 11:23 AM ET

businesstimes.com.sg

About half of the company's workforce of 2861 employees have been on strike since Apr 28.

Start: Apr 281,431 workers

SOUTH_KOREA

Pharmaceuticals & Medical SuppliesOther Manufacturing

Image for article: Samsung Union Demands Bonuses vs Homeplus <b>Workers</b> Sacrifice Wages

Planned

Samsung Union Demands Bonuses vs Homeplus Workers Sacrifice Wages

48 DAY AGO

PUBLISHED MAY 03, 2026, 1:26 PM ET

chosun.com

The Samsung Electronics union (Samsung Group Pan-Industry Union Samsung Electronics Branch), which has announced an 18-day total strike starting on ...

SOUTH_KOREA

Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)Hardware & Electronics

Ongoing

Unionized workers of Samsung Biologics continue strike for 2nd day

49 DAY AGO

PUBLISHED MAY 02, 2026, 3:29 PM ET

hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com

Seoul: Unionized workers at Samsung Biologics, the biotech arm of Samsung Group, continued to stage a strike on Saturday for a second day, ...

Start: May 1

SOUTH_KOREA

Pharmaceuticals & Medical SuppliesOther Manufacturing

Ongoing

Samsung Biologics union launches 1st strike over pay dispute

51 DAY AGO

PUBLISHED MAY 01, 2026, 4:56 AM ET

koreatimes.co.kr

Unionized workers at Samsung Biologics, the biotech arm of Samsung Group, began a five-day strike Friday, demanding higher wages and expanded ...

SOUTH_KOREA

Pharmaceuticals & Medical SuppliesOther ManufacturingOther Logistics

Planned

Debate grows over semiconductor bonuses

62 DAY AGO

PUBLISHED APR 20, 2026, 2:34 AM ET

koreajoongangdaily.joins.com

Performance bonuses at SK hynix have become a major topic of conversation among office workers in Korea. ... strike from May 21 to June 7 if sufficient ...

SOUTH_KOREA

Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)Hardware & Electronics

Settled

Samsung Electronics Union Warns of Up to 30 Trillion Won Loss From Strike

62 DAY AGO

PUBLISHED APR 19, 2026, 11:51 PM ET

thelec.net

After verification by the Ministry of Employment and Labor, the union said it now holds legal status as the workers' representative body. The union ...

Start: May 21End: Jun 774,000 workers

SOUTH_KOREA

Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)Hardware & Electronics

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Samsung strike on hold - but the fight isn't over yet. Why? - BBC

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