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Samsung Seeks Injunction Against Union Strike Ahead of Walkout

4/16/2026

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Samsung Electronics filed for a preliminary injunction to block illegal strike activities by its labor union ahead of the planned May 21 walkout.
Samsung aims to avoid safety incidents and production disruptions.
Samsung proposed a performance bonus averaging 540 million won per employee.
The union demands 15% of operating profit as a bonus fund.
Union leaders warn that an 18-day strike could cause losses of 30 trillion won.

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Samsung Electronics filed for a preliminary injunction to block illegal strike activities by its labor union ahead of the planned May 21 walkout.
Samsung aims to avoid safety incidents and production disruptions.
Samsung proposed a performance bonus averaging 540 million won per employee.
The union demands 15% of operating profit as a bonus fund.
Union leaders warn that an 18-day strike could cause losses of 30 trillion won.