Samsung Semiconductor Staff Eyeing Exit Despite Huge Bonuses

Despite receiving performance bonuses potentially reaching 600 million won, nearly half of Samsung Electronics' semiconductor division employees are considering leaving the company within the next two years. A recent survey by the "Super Corporate Union" revealed that 49.5% of employees expressed an intention to resign.

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The results of the resignation intention survey directly investigated by the union show the crisis in the field.

The foundry division showed the highest rate of employees looking to leave, with 81.5% expressing their intent. The System LSI division followed closely at 75.4%, and the Semiconductor Research Institute at 60.6%. Other divisions also showed significant numbers, including Global Manufacturing & Infrastructure at 34.3%, TSP Division at 33.7%, Memory Business at 32.7%, and the AI Center at 31.6%.

The union shared these findings during the first policy committee meeting, where members from various divisions discussed negotiation demands. The committee aims to incorporate the on-the-ground voices of employees into the union's bargaining proposals. They also discussed operational rules, the 2027 wage and collective bargaining schedule, and strategies for upcoming negotiations.

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The company must take this seriously and promptly prepare effective measures to prevent talent drain.

Union Chairman Choi Seung-ho emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating that the survey results reflect a "crisis in the field." He urged the company to "seriously consider" these findings and "swiftly prepare effective measures to prevent talent drain." The union intends to lead the 2027 negotiations independently and is preparing a comprehensive package of demands focusing on living conditions, working conditions, and industrial safety, particularly in light of government-led "mega-projects."

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We will prepare meticulous demands through the policy committee in the remaining four months until negotiations begin in early December.