Samsung workers go ahead with 18-day strike as bonus talks collapse

South Korean chipmaker Samsung Electronics’ trade union said on Wednesday it will launch a planned 18-day strike after talks with management collapsed over a dispute on bonus payouts. “Around 10pm on May 19, the labour union agreed to the mediation proposal put forward by the National Labour Relations Commission; however, management expressed its refusal,” it said in a statement, adding that it would begin striking on Thursday. “The labour union will lawfully commence a general strike tomorrow...

Original source: South China Morning Post