# Micron Taiwan Workers Plan Strike Over Profit-Sharing Dispute Union members in Taoyuan initiate walkout after failed negotiations regarding quarterly bonus allocations. - **Source:** [The Next Web](https://brifing.si/source/afe24b20-b275-4c19-b9a6-8bb3c8babae7) - **Published:** 2026-10-20 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/710b1324-1e42-42d6-8823-1d1c86ebcd95 ## Planned Strike in Taoyuan Micron workers in Taoyuan, Taiwan, are scheduled to strike on October 22 following months of unsuccessful negotiations. The union announced the walkout on Monday after failing to secure a concrete profit-sharing proposal. While the duration remains unspecified, the union plans to provide further details on the day of the planned industrial action. ## Union Demands and Benchmarks The dispute centers on the allocation of 15% of operating profits toward quarterly employee bonuses. Unions argue this structure aligns with industry standards, noting that South Korean rivals Samsung and SK hynix already link bonuses directly to company profits. Samsung previously faced similar strike threats regarding bonus structures earlier this year. ## Internal Support for Action Industrial action preparation began in September, leading to a formal vote between October 1 and October 6. Results showed strong internal support, with 1,994 out of 2,258 Taoyuan union members voting in favor of the strike. This mandate highlights significant employee dissatisfaction despite previous attempts by the company to address compensation concerns. ## Company Compensation Package Micron attempted to mitigate tensions in September by announcing a rewards package worth between 35 and 68 months of pay for its 15,000 Taiwan-based employees. Despite this offer, mediation efforts with the Taoyuan union failed to reach an agreement. Micron maintains that these rewards are separate from the ongoing profit-sharing dispute. ## Simultaneous Mediation Efforts The strike coincides with a mediation meeting involving a second union representing workers in Taichung, where Micron operates its largest facility in Taiwan. If the Taichung union fails to reach an agreement during this session, they may initiate their own strike vote, potentially expanding the scope of the current labor disruption. ## Government and Industry Context President Lai Ching-te recently urged both parties to negotiate in good faith during the opening of a new Micron plant in Taichung. The government is closely monitoring the situation, as Taiwan serves as a critical production hub for Micron’s DRAM and high-bandwidth memory, which are essential components for modern AI servers. ## Strategic Importance of Taiwan Micron has invested over T$1.6 trillion, approximately $49 billion, into its Taiwanese operations. The company has warned that the current global memory shortage could persist until 2028. Any prolonged labor disruption at these facilities could exacerbate supply chain constraints for critical memory products required by the broader technology sector globally. ## Future Operational Risks The outcome of the October 22 mediation will determine the next phase of industrial action. With the Taichung union monitoring the Taoyuan developments, the risk of a wider operational shutdown remains high. Stakeholders are watching closely to see if Micron can reconcile its current bonus structure with the demands of its workforce. ## Sources covering this story - https://thenextweb.com/news/micron-taiwan-union-strike-profit-sharing — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._