Micron's Taiwanese Unions Seek Massive Bonus Increase Amid AI-Driven Profits
Labor unions at Micron Technology in Taiwan are demanding a one-time bonus equivalent to about 83 months of salary for employees and a new incentive plan starting fiscal 2027, which would allocate bonuses based on quarterly operating profits. The unions represent around 10,000 workers across two locations, with over 80% supporting strike action in an internal survey conducted in August. Micron's current bonus structure pays about 2.6 months of salary annually and is capped at five months, significantly lower than industry peers like Samsung Electronics (OTC:SSNLF) and SK Hynix, which reportedly offer bonuses tied to a higher percentage of operating profit. The unions argue for parity with these competitors. Micron's financial performance has surged due to the AI memory cycle, with its fiscal third quarter 2026 showing an $80% operating margin on revenue of $41.5 billion and operating income of $33.3 billion. A strike at Micron’s largest manufacturing base in Taiwan could disrupt global supply chains for critical components used in AI development.
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