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Tens of thousands of Samsung employees rallied at a significant factory site south of Seoul.

About 40,000 Samsung Electronics workers held the company's largest protest at a major factory.

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Tens of thousands of Samsung Electronics employees rallied at a significant factory site south of Seoul, expressing dissatisfaction over current compensation packages. The protest precedes a planned, extensive work stoppage that could impact AI chip production. Union leaders stated that the protest drew 40,000 participants, marking Samsung's largest demonstration despite its historical anti-union stance and first worker walkout in 2024. An impending strike, slated to start on May 21 if negotiations fail, threatens supply disruptions, potential price hikes, and competitive advantages for rivals. A core grievance for workers is the bonus pay disparity compared to crosstown rival SK Hynix, which has surpassed Samsung in AI chip advancements. While Samsung's profits soared, the exodus of employees to SK Hynix highlights the widening pay gap. Union membership swelled to over 90,000, with demands for the removal of bonus caps and wage increases.
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