Samsung avoids worst-case strike scenario as court restricts union action
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What just happened? A court in Korea has just given Samsung Electronics breathing space as the threat of a strike that could exacerbate the memory crisis approaches. The ruling comes as the company faces what could be the largest walkout in its history, one involving more than 45,000 workers and billions of dollars in disputed bonuses.
The Suwon District Court has partially approved Samsung Electronics' request for an injunction against labor actions planned by its unions. The ruling says any strike must not disrupt production, damage materials or finished products, or interfere with safety-related operations. Workers are also barred from blocking access to company sites or occupying facilities.
The ruling is a major blow to the unions ahead of an 18-day strike scheduled to begin on May 21. The action comes as the...
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