Samsung Faces Potential $20.3 Billion Blow as Workers Plan Strike Over Pay Dispute

Unionized workers of Samsung Electronics are gearing up for a forceful standoff with the tech giant, threatening an unprecedented strike that could inflict losses of up to 30 trillion won—approximately $20.3 billion—on the South Korean company. The planned 18-day general walkout, scheduled from May 21 to June 7, comes as labor negotiations collapse over demands for increased bonuses and greater wage transparency. Samsung Electronics could see production disruptions crippling its operations to th