Tens of thousands of Samsung Electronics workers rallied outside the company’s main chip complex in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. Police estimated the crowd at 30,000, while organizers cited figures closer to 40,000.
The union is demanding 15% of the semiconductor division's operating profit be allocated for employee performance bonuses. This figure could total approximately $27 billion following the industry's AI-driven growth.
Employees expressed frustration over a perceived pay gap compared to rival SK Hynix, which recently agreed to more generous bonus structures. The union threatened an 18-day strike starting May 21 if its demands are not met.