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business1 year ago

Samsung Union Announces Historic Strike Amid Wage Dispute

The Nationwide Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU) has announced a one-day strike on June 7, marking the first-ever walkout at Samsung Electronics in South Korea. The strike follows unsuccessful negotiations over pay and bonus arrangements, with the union demanding transparent and fair performance bonuses and wage increases. Samsung has faced economic challenges recently but remains optimistic about future demand driven by AI and high-end chips.

labor-relations1 year ago

"Flight Attendants Unite in Nationwide Picket for Improved Pay and Contracts"

Thousands of flight attendants from 24 airlines are set to picket outside 30 airports in the U.S., UK, and Guam to demand new contracts with significant pay increases. Unions representing pilots, flight attendants, and maintenance workers have been advocating for higher wages and better benefits amidst a tight labor market, with some flight attendants not having received a pay raise in five years. They are also pushing for compensation for time spent during boarding and waiting at airports, with Alaska Air flight attendants set to vote on a strike authorization.

labor-relations2 years ago

"Deadline Looms: UPS Workers Teeter on the Brink of Strike"

The Teamsters union, representing about 340,000 UPS workers, has warned that a strike is "imminent" if the company doesn't present a significantly improved financial offer by Friday. Talks between the union and UPS have stalled, with the union calling the company's latest pay counteroffer "insulting." The union has given UPS a deadline of June 30 to bring its "last, best and final offer" to the table, putting pressure on negotiations. UPS workers have already voted to strike if an agreement isn't ratified by August 1. Pay remains a sticking point, with the union seeking significant raises and higher company contributions to the benefits fund.