The Samsung Electronics Device Experience (DX) union began a rally on August 21 near the company's Seocho office in Gangnam, Seoul. The union claims that compensation disparities between the DX and Device Solutions (DS) divisions need to be addressed and that working conditions must improve.
The rally commenced at 3 PM with a cultural event, followed by the main gathering starting at 5:30 PM. The union anticipates around 3,000 participants.
The DX union has argued that its division was relatively overlooked in wage negotiations agreed upon by management and labor in May. They contend that the rewards based on performance are insufficient compared to those in the DS division, which oversees semiconductor operations. Consequently, they are demanding a compensation plan that includes 1,000 shares of company stock per DX employee and a complete overhaul of the 2026 wage negotiations to allow for substantive discussions.
During the rally, voices calling for improved treatment of DX employees are also expected to be heard. As Samsung Electronics recovers its performance with a focus on semiconductors, tensions may arise between management and labor regarding how to evaluate the performance and compensation of the DX division, which handles finished products.
The union describes the rally as a voluntary event. Given that it is taking place during regular working hours without a strike mandate, there may be discussions about its legality. The union has stated that participants will utilize the company's 'D-Day' leave system to ensure that their work is not disrupted.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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