SAMSUNG-ELEC-Samsung workers to begin vote on pay deal

SEOUL, May 19 : South Korean memory chip maker Samsung Electronics is facing its worst-ever strike, with nearly 48,000 workers threatening to walk off production lines on Thursday…

Nearly 48,000 workers are threatening an 18-day walkout amid fears of global memory chip shortages

Samsung Electronics management and its labour union resumed negotiations on Wednesday ahead of a threatened 18-day strike by nearly 48,000 workers starting Thursday.

Samsung faces an 18-day strike after failed wage negotiations, threatening global semiconductor supply and the South Korean economy.

All eyes are on the Saturday vote.

Union to put tentative pay agreement struck with management to a vote