# Samsung Electronics is engaged in critical discussions with its labour union on Tuesday, hoping to prevent what could be the largest strike in the corporation's history.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-05-18 · Devdiscourse*

## Key points

- Samsung is negotiating to avoid its largest-ever strike involving over 45,000 employees.
- The threatened 18-day strike could disrupt global semiconductor supply chains amid a chip shortage.
- Previous negotiations failed due to disputes over pay and significant bonus allocation changes.
- South Korean courts have partially limited labor strikes in response to Samsung's legal actions.

**Companies:** Samsung Electronics
**Countries:** South Korea

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