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Micron Faces Taiwan Strike Threat Amid Profit-Sharing Dispute
21 Oct
Summary
- A Taiwan union plans a 24-hour strike at Micron's Taoyuan plant on Thursday.
- Micron reached a deal with a separate union at its larger Taiwan site.
- Workers demand a greater share of profits fueled by the AI boom.
A union representing workers at Micron's Taoyuan plant in Taiwan confirmed its intention to proceed with a planned 24-hour strike on Thursday. This decision follows negotiations where the union stated that Micron did not provide sufficient figures for a proposed profit-sharing scheme. The strike is scheduled to commence at 9 a.m. on Thursday, lasting for 24 hours.
This announcement introduces new uncertainty, as earlier on Wednesday, Micron had announced a resolution with a separate union representing employees at its larger Taichung site. Both parties agreed to withdraw from planned mediation talks, though the specific terms of their agreement remain undisclosed.
The Taoyuan facility focuses on DRAM wafer manufacturing, while Taichung handles advanced DRAM and HBM chips, including packaging and testing. Analysts suggest the impact of the strike will depend on the specific production lines and personnel affected. A short, one-day strike with continued critical production could have limited effects on Micron's supply and global markets.
