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 Kakao Corp. members are set to stage the company's first walkout on Wednesday, demanding higher bonuses and profit sharing in a rally near its Pangyo headquarters.
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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.
A nationwide strike disrupted parts of France on October 2, 2025, with protests against reforms. The Interior Ministry reports 195,000 participants, while the CGT counts nearly 600,000. Disruptions affected transport and schools.