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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.
The Gombe State Government has shown support for Borno State following severe flooding. Gombe’s Governor Muhammadu Yahaya, currently abroad, sent a delegation led by Deputy Governor Manassah Jatau with a N100 million donation for flood relief.
The delegation visited Maiduguri, offering condolences and support at the Government House and Shehu of Borno’s palace. Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum thanked Gombe for the aid, promising to use it effectively. The delegation also toured the flood-affected areas and prayed for the victims.
Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, revealed that he rejected requests from Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki to endorse PDP candidate Asue Ighodalo for the governorship election, choosing to remain neutral.
This comes amid accusations from PDP stakeholders, including state Chairman Anthony Aziegbemhin, who have called for the redeployment of Edo’s Resident Electoral Commissioner. Aziegbemhin alleges that the REC’s ties to Wike could compromise the election. Wike has denied these claims, emphasizing his neutrality in the race.
In a hilarious moment, a cab driver pretended to be in a deep sleep after ramming into an SUV. Eyewitnesses were amused as the driver, seemingly in an attempt to avoid responsibility, closed his eyes and leaned back in his seat, feigning unconsciousness. The scene quickly went viral, sparking laughter and disbelief on social media over the driver’s unusual reaction to the crash.
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