Micron Taiwan Announces Record Bonuses Amid Union Strike Threats
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Micron Taiwan, a subsidiary of Micron Technology Inc. has announced it will distribute its largest ever bonus distribution to employees. This announcement comes as the company's labor union plans a strike over complaints that bonuses have been lower than those offered by other memory chipmakers. Micron stated it will unveil an Incentive Pay Plan in October to provide the specific details of the distribution.
Employees at the Taoyuan and Taichung plants recently held a vote, with approximately 80 percent supporting the union's plan to strike. The dispute occurs during an artificial intelligence boom that has increased global demand for memory chips and pushed up prices. This trend has led to record sales and profits for Micron as well as competitors like Samsung Electronics Co. and SK hynix Inc. Workers at both Micron and Samsung have expressed dissatisfaction with their bonuses.
Industry sources indicated that a strike at Micron Taiwan could further reduce supplies and worsen the existing supply demand imbalance. Micron Taiwan stated that the contributions of its employees were a foundation for its success and that the company will continue to communicate with staff while complying with the law.
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