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Telcos, Media & Tech

Samsung Electronics and union extend talks to avert strike

Samsung Electronics’ labour union members at a protest against compensation levels at the firm's semiconductor plant in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, on Apr 23.
Global Enterprise

South Korea says it will pursue all options to avoid Samsung strike

Samsung Electronics’ union members chant slogans during a protest against company’s compensation levels, Seoul, South Korea, April 23, 2026.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Samsung executives make rare union visit as strike fears mount

Samsung Electronics said that while the government-mediated process had ended, it will "continue engaging in dialogue".
International

Samsung Electronics urges union to resume talks as strike threat looms

Should their demands not be met, they plan to strike for 18 days from May 21.
International

Samsung workers protest over huge pay gap with SK Hynix, threaten long strike

The strikes have already led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights, affecting tens of thousands of passengers.
Transport & Logistics

Lufthansa faces worst strike in decade as cabin crew members join pilots

After rejecting four previous offers, Boeing defence workers accepted a wage increase and a US$6,000 upfront payment.
Transport & Logistics

Boeing union votes to end strike, accept new contract

The work stoppage is the latest escalation in the union’s efforts to amp up pressure on the coffee chain, which it accuses of refusing to fairly negotiate.
Companies & Markets

Starbucks workers to strike in 40 cities, targeting ‘Red Cup Day’

Boeing defence workers on strike outside the company's facility, Berkeley, Missouri, Aug 4, 2025. More than 3,000 workers voted to reject the company's latest offer.
Transport & Logistics

Striking Boeing defence workers reject contract offer for fourth time

Workers protest during a walkout by members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) over contract negotiations, outside Boeing company's facility, Berkeley, Missouri, Aug 4, 2025.
Transport & Logistics

Boeing Defence, union reach tentative deal to end strike

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