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Image for article: Samsung Union issues strike notice; conciliation talks on Monday over 27 workers’ terminationOngoing

Samsung Union issues strike notice; conciliation talks on Monday over 27 workers’ termination

5 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 15, 2026, 12:39 PM ET
thehindubusinessline.com(opens in a new tab)

Samsung India Workers Union (CITU) at the Samsung factory in Sriperumbudur has issued a strike notice on February 13 stating that it would resort ...

Start: Feb 27
INDIA
Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)
Image for article: Filipina workers in Taiwan protest vs medtech firm, accuse PH office of union suppression | ABS-CBN NewsStatus Unknown

Filipina workers in Taiwan protest vs medtech firm, accuse PH office of union suppression | ABS-CBN News

5 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 15, 2026, 9:06 AM ET
news.abs-cbn.com(opens in a new tab)

Filipina migrant workers staged a protest outside the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) in Taipei, denouncing Taiwanese medtech firm ...

TAIWAN
Pharmaceuticals & Medical SuppliesLight Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)

Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific - World Socialist Web Site

7 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 14, 2026, 12:55 AM ET
wsws.org(opens in a new tab)

India: West Bengal tea plantation workers protest low wages; Bangladeshi construction workers demand outstanding wages and Eid allowance; ...

Status Unknown
BANGLADESHINDIAPAKISTAN
Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)Farming & LivestockConstruction (residential, commercial, infrastructure)
Image for article: Yves Rocher held accountable for workers' rights in TürkiyeSettled

Yves Rocher held accountable for workers' rights in Türkiye

7 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 13, 2026, 8:37 AM ET
industriall-union.org(opens in a new tab)

A Paris court found Yves Rocher liable under France's Duty of Vigilance Law for anti-union dismissals at its Turkish subsidiary.

130 workers
FRANCETURKEY
Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)
Image for article: Samanoud Textile workers protest wages, health coverage as security blocks strikeOngoing

Samanoud Textile workers protest wages, health coverage as security blocks strike

8 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 12, 2026, 7:58 AM ET
manassa.news(opens in a new tab)

Women workers in the clothing division at Samanoud Textiles in Gharbiya governorate have continued protests for a third day over delayed wages and ...

Start: Mar 10600 workers
EGYPT
Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)
Image for article: <b>Striking staff</b> at textiles firm secure 6% pay rise - Yahoo News NZSettled

Striking staff at textiles firm secure 6% pay rise - Yahoo News NZ

11 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 09, 2026, 2:13 PM ET
nz.news.yahoo.com(opens in a new tab)

About 50 staff members from WSP Textiles took part in strike action [BBC]. Workers at two textile factories are celebrating after their industrial ...

50 workers
NEW_ZEALAND
Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)
Image for article: Striking staff at WSP Textiles firm secure 6.1% pay riseSettled

Striking staff at WSP Textiles firm secure 6.1% pay rise

11 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 09, 2026, 2:11 PM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

BBC A group of workers waving red Unite UNION flags on the roadside. They are BBC. About 50 staff members from WSP Textiles took part in strike action.

50 workers
UNITED_KINGDOM
Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)
Image for article: Samsung workers mull late-May strikeSettled

Samsung workers mull late-May strike

11 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 09, 2026, 1:14 PM ET
taipeitimes.com(opens in a new tab)

Samsung Electronics Co's unionized workers began voting yesterday on whether to stage an 18-day strike in demand of higher pay.

Start: May 21End: Jun 789,000 workers
SOUTH_KOREA
Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)Hardware & Electronics
Image for article: Samsung Union Threatens to Blacklist Non-<b>Striking Workers</b> - Seoul Economic DailyPlanned

Samsung Union Threatens to Blacklist Non-Striking Workers - Seoul Economic Daily

12 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 09, 2026, 2:01 AM ET
en.sedaily.com(opens in a new tab)

Samsung Electronics faces its second strike crisis in two years. The Samsung Electronics Union Joint Struggle Committee announced it will conduct ...

SOUTH_KOREA
Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)Hardware & Electronics
Image for article: Samsung Electronics faces rising union <b>strike</b> risk over planned walkout voteSettled

Samsung Electronics faces rising union strike risk over planned walkout vote

12 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 08, 2026, 10:28 PM ET
pulse.mk.co.kr(opens in a new tab)

The union has also announced plans to recruit about 200 staff members to oversee activities and monitor workers during the strike. Choi Seung-ho ...

Start: May 21End: Jun 7
SOUTH_KOREA
Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)Other ManufacturingHardware & ElectronicsOther Logistics
Image for article: <b>Staff</b> at Samsung to vote on <b>strike</b> amid union controversy - YahooPlanned

Staff at Samsung to vote on strike amid union controversy - Yahoo

12 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 08, 2026, 10:14 AM ET
yahoo.com(opens in a new tab)

South Korean electronics giant Samsung faces a showdown with its staff as its unionized employees prepare to vote on whether to stage a strike.

SOUTH_KOREA
Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)Hardware & Electronics
Image for article: Samsung Workers To Vote On 18-Day Strike Amid Union Pressure ControversySettled

Samsung Workers To Vote On 18-Day Strike Amid Union Pressure Controversy

12 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 08, 2026, 7:14 AM ET
nasdaq.com(opens in a new tab)

(RTTNews) - Samsung Electronics is heading into a crucial labor showdown as its unionized employees prepare to vote on whether to stage a strike.

Start: May 21End: Jun 789,000 workers
SOUTH_KOREA
Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)Hardware & Electronics

Samsung Workers to Vote on Potential Strike Over Pay Dispute - Binance

12 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 08, 2026, 6:39 AM ET
binance.com(opens in a new tab)

The decision to consider a strike comes amid ongoing negotiations between the union and Samsung management, as workers push for improved pay ...

Planned
INDIA
Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)
Image for article: Samsung Electronics' labor union under fire for allegedly pressuring members to join strikeSettled

Samsung Electronics' labor union under fire for allegedly pressuring members to join strike

12 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 08, 2026, 5:06 AM ET
koreajoongangdaily.joins.com(opens in a new tab)

Some employees criticized Choi's remarks for pressuring workers to join the strike. “If I join the strike, the company could penalize me,” an employee ...

Start: May 21End: Jun 7
SOUTH_KOREA
Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)Other ManufacturingHardware & Electronics
Image for article: Samsung Union Threatens Blacklist for Non-StrikersSettled

Samsung Union Threatens Blacklist for Non-Strikers

12 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 08, 2026, 4:20 AM ET
chosun.com(opens in a new tab)

... strike resolution rally held in front of Samsung Electronics ... The union is strongly pressuring employees not to participate in the strike.

SOUTH_KOREA
Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)Hardware & Electronics
Image for article: Samsung Electronics unionized workers to vote on strike amid controversy over disadvantagesPlanned

Samsung Electronics unionized workers to vote on strike amid controversy over disadvantages

12 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 08, 2026, 3:33 AM ET
koreatimes.co.kr(opens in a new tab)

Unionized workers at Samsung Electronics are set to begin a vote later this week on whether to launch a strike, industry sources said Sunday, ...

SOUTH_KOREA
Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)Hardware & Electronics
Image for article: Samsung Union Threatens to Blacklist Workers Who Skip StrikeSettled

Samsung Union Threatens to Blacklist Workers Who Skip Strike

13 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 07, 2026, 10:26 PM ET
en.sedaily.com(opens in a new tab)

Samsung Electronics' labor union has sparked controversy by announcing it will target employees who do not participate in strikes for dismissal or ...

Start: Jun 9End: Jun 18
SOUTH_KOREA
Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)Hardware & ElectronicsUncategorized
Image for article: &#39;Where there&#39;s an injustice, there&#39;s going to be a fight, however difficult.&#39; | CounterfireSettled

'Where there's an injustice, there's going to be a fight, however difficult.' | Counterfire

14 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 06, 2026, 5:16 PM ET
counterfire.org(opens in a new tab)

... strike, where women workers walked out for 21 weeks over equal pay. It's the 50th anniversary of the Trico equal pay strike. What were the ...

UNITED_KINGDOM
Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)
Image for article: Futamura <b>workers</b> poised for <b>strike</b> action over pay - Business CrackPlanned

Futamura workers poised for strike action over pay - Business Crack

15 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 05, 2026, 3:14 PM ET
businesscrack.co.uk(opens in a new tab)

Workers at Futamura in Wigton are poised for strike action after pay talks failed. Over 100 workers at the plant, which makes packaging, are set ...

100 workers
UNITED_KINGDOM
Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)Other Manufacturing
Image for article: Tridonex <b>Strike</b> in Matamoros to Start March 6th - Mexico Solidarity MediaPlanned

Tridonex Strike in Matamoros to Start March 6th - Mexico Solidarity Media

18 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 02, 2026, 10:30 AM ET
mexicosolidarity.com(opens in a new tab)

1300 workers are expected to strike, demanding the company fulfill its obligation to pay workers in full. Tridonex is owned by First Brands, ...

Start: Mar 61,300 workers
MEXICO
Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)Other Manufacturing