Micron union in Taiwan secures authorisation to strike
MU•A union representing Micron workers in Taoyuan, Taiwan, said 1,994 members, or 99% of those voting, authorised a strike over the company’s bonus scheme. The timing and details of any strike remain under discussion.
1. Strike vote
The union said it still hoped Micron would make a concrete profit-sharing proposal before it resorts to a strike. It is encouraging members to take October 19 off to join a rally in Taipei, which it said would not be a strike.
2. Bonus dispute
Micron employs about 15,000 people in Taiwan, and unions representing workers in Taoyuan and Taichung cover more than 80% of its Taiwan workforce. Mediation with the Taoyuan union ended without agreement in September, while negotiations with the Taichung union continue.
3. Company response
Micron said it takes employees’ concerns seriously and remains committed to engaging with unions in good faith. The company said it would hold another mediation session with the Taichung union later this month. The Taoyuan union said Micron’s fiscal 2026 rewards, including a T$1 million cash bonus for Taiwan employees, did not address its demand for a permanent profit-sharing mechanism.
