Summary:
- The National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU) initiated its first strike in the company’s 55-year history, demanding better pay and benefits.
- Approximately 6,500 of the union’s 30,000 members are participating, with the strike extended indefinitely due to a lack of negotiations with management.
- The union seeks a 3.5% base salary increase and a day off for the union’s founding, while management previously offered a 3% raise.