The wave of staff strikes after Samsung collapsed onto TSMC

Problem of a strike at TSMC: how to avoid catastrophe

After Samsung managed to stop employee protests by making large concessions to the union, semiconductor giant TSMC found itself on the brink of a similar situation.

What’s happening at TSMC
* Profit growth – the company increased revenues by 58 %.

* Massive investments – simultaneously building 12 new plants to maintain leadership in 2‑nm and A14 (1.4‑nm) process technologies. This requires huge capital outlays.

* Cost cutting – management secretly reduces payroll and bonuses to offset construction expenses.

Employee reaction
Rumors of bonus cuts spread through internal chats, Facebook ✴, and regional social networks.

Employees began openly expressing dissatisfaction:

* They demand the same “aggressive” union tactics used in the conflict with Samsung.

* Plans for a coordinated strike are gaining momentum.

Why this is critical
If a strike occurs, damage could exceed $66 billion, paralyzing the global supply chain for memory chips.

Samsung has already had to pay $26.6 billion in bonuses to semiconductor employees to keep them from protesting.

What TSMC should do
1. Dispense with rumors about bonus cuts – provide transparent information on salaries and bonuses.

2. Establish dialogue with employees – open forums to discuss working conditions and compensation.

3. Plan long‑term investments so that staff are not forced into layoffs.

If these steps are not taken, the industry risks a collapse and unprecedented production shutdown, as warned by Android Headlines.