Samsung Electronics Subsidiary "Semes" Launches Labor Union

Tokyo Electron Korea Also Moves to Establish a Labor Union

Semes, a semiconductor equipment subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, has established a labor union.

According to the industry on July 15, the Semes Labor Union officially notified executives and employees of its launch on this day. The union plans to begin its activities across all business sites, including Dongtan, Cheonan, Hwaseong, and Pyeongtaek.

Exterior view of Semes headquarters. Semes

In its announcement, the Semes labor union stated, "We will work together with all executives and employees to create a company where the value created by labor is properly recognized."

Samsung Electronics holds a 91.54 percent stake in Semes. Semes develops and supplies semiconductor front-end and back-end process equipment to Samsung Electronics.

Following Semes, other leading semiconductor equipment companies are also moving to establish labor unions one after another.

It is known that Tokyo Electron Korea, a global semiconductor equipment manufacturer, is also pushing forward with plans to recruit union members and establish a labor union soon.

Until now, union activities in the semiconductor industry have been mainly centered around manufacturers like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix. However, recently, there has been a growing trend of unionization among equipment companies as well.

This is interpreted as a result of the recovery in market conditions, which has increased the role and performance of equipment companies, along with heightened interest in improving employee compensation and reward systems.

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