Labor Strike
Samsung Biologics union launches first general strike over pay
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Unionized workers at Samsung Biologics launched a five-day general strike on Friday over pay disputes. This marks the biotech firm's first labor strike since its 2011 founding. The company is deploying personnel to minimize disruptions but reports some production halts.
Unionized workers at Samsung Biologics, the biotech arm of Samsung Group, extended their historic first strike since the company's 2011 founding into a second day on May 2, 2026. The walkout over wages and other issues shows no signs of resolution after the Friday launch.
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