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Samsung Workers Go On Strike
South Korean Workers at Samsung begin a 3 day strike for better pay and benefits, the head of a union representing tens of thousands of employees told AFP, warning that the action could affect memory chip production. Samsung Electronics, the world’s largest memory chip maker, contributes significantly to the global high-end chip output.
Thousands of workers, dressed in rain jackets and wearing ribbons that read “fight with solidarity,” gathered outside Samsung’s foundry and semiconductor factory in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi, an hour south of Seoul. Samsung management has been negotiating with the union since January, but they have been unable to agree on benefits and a 5.1% pay raise, which the union rejected.
The union head Son Woo-mok announcing it as just the beginning. Around 5,200 workers from various sectors joined the protest, with instructions to avoid work and business calls until July 10th. The union, which represents over a fifth of Samsung’s workforce, declared the three-day strike after failed negotiations, following a previous one-day walkout in June. Workers rejected a 5.1% pay hike and demand better annual leave and transparent bonuses. Samsung, which has a long history of anti-union practices, declined to comment. The strike includes key chip assembly line workers, potentially posing significant risks to Samsung’s market position.
Catholics across Benue State came together on Thursday in a heartfelt prayer walk, seeking God’s help for peace to return to the troubled region. The walk, which drew large crowds from different parishes, was marked by hymns, placards, and quiet reflection. Priests, religious groups, and lay faithful joined in solidarity as they moved through the streets.
They also prayed for the victims of the recent violence, including those killed in the attack on Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area, where many lives were lost. Those who took part in the procession spoke out about the rising insecurity and called for healing, unity, and a renewed sense of justice in the state.
The recent surprise visit to Benue State by President Bola Tinubu has stirred many reactions from the public.
It was reported that some school children who were outside were urged to welcome the president under the rain.
It was also noted that what started as a simple welcome turned into a political rally for the President and the Governor of the state.
This gained many criticisms from the public, especially online, as they shared their thoughts on the visit and the welcome. Many highlighted the fact that it was meant to be a condolence visit and not a celebratory event.
It has been reported that President Bola Tinubu just arrived to Benue State amid the violence attacks happening.
It can be recalled that the state recently through a massacre as 200 lives were lost due to the violence attacks by armed people.
No solutions has been addresses to what will happen in Benue state, till now. President Tinubu arrives to Benue state, the people now hope for a solution to be given and justice to be served.
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