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Samsung's $400,000 payout for memory workers sparks revolt as other divisions get only $4,000, fueling intentional production slowdowns — internal resentment disrupts packaging operations, major AI chip project decisions to a complete halt

… This disruption in TSP could be especially consequential for Samsung as it looks to ramp up its HBM4 production for Nvidia’s next-gen Rubin AI accelerators . …

May 23, 2026 · Luke James

Samsung narrowly avoids 18-day chip strike after last-minute wage deal with 48,000-worker union — tentative deal, subject to workers' vote, suspends billions of dollars worth of potential losses

… Analysts and officials warned of potential disruptions to chip supply and major economic damage in South Korea. One estimate cited possible daily losses of around 1 trillion won if production halted, while others warned of tens of billions of dollars in broader economic risk. …

May 20, 2026 · Etiido Uko

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… Enter: the new XPS 14 Samsung holds desperate final talks with union over 18-day chip factory strike that could cost $20 billion — government-mediated summit seeks to avert industrial action that could hit HBM production The tech industry is moving faster than ever. …

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Samsung's $400,000 payout for memory workers sparks revolt as other divisions get only $4,000, fueling intentional production slowdowns — internal resentment disrupts packaging operations, major AI chip project decisions to a complete halt

Samsung narrowly avoids 18-day chip strike after last-minute wage deal with 48,000-worker union — tentative deal, subject to workers' vote, suspends billions of dollars worth of potential losses

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