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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. strike in SOUTH KOREA April 2026

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Image for article: Tens of thousands of Samsung <b>employees</b> in South Korea are threatening <b>strike</b> action over ...Planned

Tens of thousands of Samsung employees in South Korea are threatening strike action over ...

17 HR AGO
PUBLISHED APR 23, 2026, 6:24 PM ET
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Tens of thousands of Samsung employees in South Korea are threatening strike action over low wages, bonuses and working conditions. #dwnews.

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Image for article: Samsung workers rally in South Korea, demanding higher pay and threatening to strikePlanned

Samsung workers rally in South Korea, demanding higher pay and threatening to strike

21 HR AGO
PUBLISHED APR 23, 2026, 2:59 PM ET
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PYEONGTAEK, South Korea (AP) — Thousands of Samsung Electronics workers rallied Thursday at its computer chip complex in Pyeongtaek, South Korea…

Start: May 21End: Jun 7
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Image for article: Samsung <b>workers</b> rally, call for larger share of AI profits - DW.comPlanned

Samsung workers rally, call for larger share of AI profits - DW.com

21 HR AGO
PUBLISHED APR 23, 2026, 2:55 PM ET
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Unions at Samsung are threatening a weekslong strike if demands are not met. A production halt at one of the world's largest memory chipmakers ...

Start: May 21End: Jun 740,000 workers
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Image for article: Samsung <b>workers protest</b> over huge pay gap with SK Hynix, threaten long strikeSettled

Samsung workers protest over huge pay gap with SK Hynix, threaten long strike

22 HR AGO
PUBLISHED APR 23, 2026, 1:35 PM ET
straitstimes.com(opens in a new tab)

Members of the Samsung Electronics labour union stage a mass rally demanding the removal of a cap on performance bonuses on April 23. PHOTO: AFP.

Start: May 21End: Jun 740,000 workers
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Image for article: Over 40000 Samsung <b>workers</b> are on <b>strike</b> at its chip plant in Korea - SamMobileOngoing

Over 40000 Samsung workers are on strike at its chip plant in Korea - SamMobile

22 HR AGO
PUBLISHED APR 23, 2026, 1:18 PM ET
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Over 40000 employees are participating in a massive strike at Samsung Electronics' semiconductor chip plant in Pyeongtaek, South Korea.

40,000 workers
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Image for article: Samsung faces growing pressure as <b>workers</b> push toward <b>strike</b> - Yahoo FinancePlanned

Samsung faces growing pressure as workers push toward strike - Yahoo Finance

22 HR AGO
PUBLISHED APR 23, 2026, 1:09 PM ET
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Around 40,000 workers showed up to protest, which makes it the biggest demonstration Samsung has seen so far. If negotiations do not move, the union ...

40,000 workers
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Image for article: Samsung workers rally in South Korea, demanding higher pay and threatening to strikePlanned

Samsung workers rally in South Korea, demanding higher pay and threatening to strike

23 HR AGO
PUBLISHED APR 23, 2026, 12:40 PM ET
courthousenews.com(opens in a new tab)

Samsung's union, which represents about 74000 workers, says the company has failed to offer adequate compensation despite its strong performance.

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

Samsung workers protest over pay gap with SK Hynix, threaten long strike - YouTube

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 23, 2026, 10:52 AM ET
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Tens of thousands of Samsung Electronics workers rallied at a sprawling factory complex south of Seoul, venting their anger over compensation ...

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Image for article: More than 30,000 Samsung union members take to the streets to demand an average bonus of $400,000 per worker &mdash; May 21 strike date looms, union points to rival SK hynix granting higher bonuses to its employeesSettled

More than 30,000 Samsung union members take to the streets to demand an average bonus of $400,000 per worker — May 21 strike date looms, union points to rival SK hynix granting higher bonuses to its employees

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 23, 2026, 10:48 AM ET
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More than 30,000 Samsung union members take to the streets to demand an average bonus of $400,000 per worker — May 21 strike date looms, union points ...

Start: May 21End: Jun 7
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Image for article: Samsung <b>workers protest</b> over pay gap with SK Hynix, threaten long strike - Yahoo FinancePlanned

Samsung workers protest over pay gap with SK Hynix, threaten long strike - Yahoo Finance

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 23, 2026, 10:21 AM ET
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STORY: Tens of thousands of Samsung workers protested in Seoul on Thursday (April 23). They rallied over compensation levels ahead of a planned ...

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Image for article: Samsung workers protest over huge pay gap with SK Hynix, threaten long strikePlanned

Samsung workers protest over huge pay gap with SK Hynix, threaten long strike

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 23, 2026, 10:17 AM ET
businesstimes.com.sg(opens in a new tab)

[PYEONGTAEK, South Korea] Tens of thousands of Samsung Electronics workers rallied at a sprawling factory complex south of Seoul on Thursday (Apr ...

Start: May 21End: Jun 7
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Image for article: Samsung employees protest and threaten strike, demanding share of profits amid AI boomPlanned

Samsung employees protest and threaten strike, demanding share of profits amid AI boom

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 23, 2026, 8:24 AM ET
euronews.com(opens in a new tab)

Record profits but angry workers: thousands of Samsung workers threatening strike over bonus dispute.

Start: May 21End: Jun 7
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Image for article: Samsung workers protest for higher pay, threaten to strike | AP NewsPlanned

Samsung workers protest for higher pay, threaten to strike | AP News

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 23, 2026, 7:12 AM ET
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Thousands of Samsung Electronics workers rally at its chip complex in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, demanding higher bonuses and threatening to strike.

40,000 workers
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Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)Hardware & Electronics
Image for article: Samsung Workers Rally in South Korea, Demanding Higher Pay and Threatening to StrikePlanned

Samsung Workers Rally in South Korea, Demanding Higher Pay and Threatening to Strike

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 23, 2026, 6:11 AM ET
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PYEONGTAEK, South Korea (AP) — Thousands of Samsung Electronics workers rallied Thursday at its computer chip complex in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, ...

Start: May 21End: Jun 7
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Image for article: Unionised Samsung <b>workers</b> to hold rally in South Korea as <b>labour</b> unrest growsPlanned

Unionised Samsung workers to hold rally in South Korea as labour unrest grows

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 23, 2026, 6:09 AM ET
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Unions at Samsung Electronics said they expect about 37000 workers to attend a rally in South Korea on Thursday, ahead of a threatened strike next ...

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Image for article: Samsung Union Threatens <b>Strike</b> Over 45 Trillion Won DemandPlanned

Samsung Union Threatens Strike Over 45 Trillion Won Demand

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 23, 2026, 5:10 AM ET
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Samsung Union Threatens Strike Over 45 Trillion Won Demand 39000 Workers Rally, Demand Performance Bonus Cap Abolition, Risking Global ...

39,000 workers
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Image for article: Samsung workers protest over huge pay gap with SK Hynix amid AI chip boomPlanned

Samsung workers protest over huge pay gap with SK Hynix amid AI chip boom

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 23, 2026, 4:00 AM ET
japantimes.co.jp(opens in a new tab)

Protesters, which union organizers put at 40000, plan to strike for 18 days from May 21 if their demands are not met ... Samsung workers protest over ...

Start: May 21End: Jun 7
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Image for article: Samsung workers protest over huge pay gap with SK Hynix, threaten long strikePlanned

Samsung workers protest over huge pay gap with SK Hynix, threaten long strike

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 23, 2026, 3:16 AM ET
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PYEONGTAEK, South Korea: Tens of thousands of Samsung Electronics workers rallied at a sprawling factory complex south of Seoul on Thursday (Apr ...

Start: May 21End: Jun 7
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1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 23, 2026, 3:08 AM ET
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Thousands of Samsung Electronics' workers have rallied at its computer chip making complex in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, demanding higher bonuses ...

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