Samsung and union race to stop May 21 strike that could shake global chip supply chains

The fight is really over bonuses and profit share balance

Samsung Electronics and its labour union are holding crucial talks to prevent a May 21 strike at the world’s largest chipmaker. The walkout could disrupt global semiconductor supply chains. The dispute hinges on performance-based bonuses: workers want a bigger share of profits, while management warns higher payouts may hurt long-term sustainability. It’s also the company’s second strike threat.