Labor & HR

Samsung labor talks collapse May 12, 50K strike May 21 for 18 days

Union walks from wage talks May 12, pledges 50,000-worker full walkout May 21 for 18 days. Demands 15% of operating profit as bonuses. Management fears 40 billion won loss.

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