Samsung union calls first ever strike after pay negotiations stall

A labor union representing workers at a major electronics company in South Korea has announced plans for a one-day strike. The union claims that negotiations with the company over pay and bonuses have failed. The strike is set to take place on June 7 and will involve nearly a quarter of the company’s workforce. The union is demanding transparent and fair performance bonuses and wage increases. The company has expressed its commitment to engaging in negotiations with the union in good faith.