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Samsung Memory-Chip Workers Win $416K Bonus, Shares Jump 6%

5/27/2026

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The government-mediated agreement gives memory-chip workers bonuses of about $416,000 and stock awards tied to profit milestones.
Unionised Samsung Electronics workers in South Korea approved the deal, with 74% of 62,616 votes in favor.
The pact ended a five-month dispute and averted an 18-day strike.
Samsung’s share price rose 6% after the vote, contributing to an 8% gain since the deal was announced.

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The government-mediated agreement gives memory-chip workers bonuses of about $416,000 and stock awards tied to profit milestones.
Unionised Samsung Electronics workers in South Korea approved the deal, with 74% of 62,616 votes in favor.
The pact ended a five-month dispute and averted an 18-day strike.
Samsung’s share price rose 6% after the vote, contributing to an 8% gain since the deal was announced.