Samsung Honam semiconductor “mega project” members’ 84% opposition

The largest union at Samsung Electronics, the Super-company Union, said on 7month 13day that 84% of members opposed the Honam semiconductor “mega project.” Citing this, the union said the push for the project had emerged as a variable in labor-management conflict.

The union said it had proposed a labor-management-government forum on 7month 1day, bringing the government, the company and the union together at one table. The union said it has not received any response since then.

The Super-company Union claimed that management also feels burdened by the mega project. The union statement contained additional explanation of what, specifically, that burden is.

The union said it had expressed its opposition based on the results of a survey of its members conducted over the weekend. The union announced that it would treat the issue as an agenda item for collective bargaining in 2027.

The union also argued, under the Yellow Envelope Act, that business decisions affecting members’ working conditions are also subject to negotiation. Accordingly, the union said that the project could become a point of contention during the bargaining process.

The union said it had again asked the government for a response to consultations. The union added that it hoped constructive dialogue would take place.

No official position from the company side or a reply from the government had been confirmed as of the time covered in the text. It is necessary to keep watching for related announcements until it becomes clear whether a future labor-management-government meeting will be held and how the negotiations proceed.