Samsung Electronics to award 78,000 workers up to 600 million won each after profit-sharing deal
Samsung Electronics has reached a profit-sharing agreement with unions to distribute 12% of its semiconductor division's operating profits to approximately 78,000 workers. Each employee could receive bonuses averaging around 513 million won, with some in the memory chip unit potentially earning up to 600 million won. This deal, which aims to avert a planned strike, reflects the significant profits driven by AI demand in the semiconductor industry.
- ▪Samsung Electronics will award bonuses to 78,000 workers under a new profit-sharing deal.
- ▪The average payout per worker is expected to be around 513 million won, or approximately $340,000.
- ▪The profit-sharing structure allocates 12% of operating profits, including stock bonuses and cash.
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- ▪ Samsung workers set for $400,000 bonus after deal to share AI profits — International homepage
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