A union representing workers at South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics has called on its roughly 30,000 members to go on strike indefinitely, as part of its campaign for better pay and benefits.
The announcement came on the last day of a three-day general strike being held by the National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU).
The union said it had made the decision after management showed no intention of holding talks over its demands.
The NSEU, which represents nearly a quarter of Samsung Electronics’ workers in South Korea, said its actions had disrupted production. Samsung has disputed these claims.
“Samsung Electronics will ensure no disruptions occur in the production lines. The company remains committed to engaging in good faith negotiations with the union,” the firm told BBC News.
However, the union said: “The company has no intention to engage in a dialogue even after the first general strike, thus we declare a second…
