Samsung May Face First Labor Strike

The transcript discusses the ongoing negotiations between Samsung's management and the union over salary hikes. Initially, management failed to reach an agreement with the union, leading to a potential strike vote. Last year, a 4.1% salary hike was agreed upon with some employee representatives, but the union demands a 6% increase and direct talks with management. The union also opposes the company's union-free tradition. Samsung Chairman JY Lee apologized for past union issues and promised changes.

What action is the union considering due to the failed salary hike agreement?

• Filing a lawsuit

• Negotiating with other companies

• Going on a strike

• Organizing a protest

What was the agreed salary hike percentage last year?

• 4.1%

• 3.5%

• 6.0%

• 5.0%

What is the union's demand for the salary hike this year?

• 4.1% with no bonus

• 5% with a bonus

• 6% including some bonus

• 7% with additional benefits

What is the union's main criticism of the management's negotiation approach?

• Delaying the negotiation process

• Not providing enough bonuses

• Offering insufficient salary hikes

• Ignoring the union and maintaining a 'union-free' tradition

What did Samsung's Chairman JY Lee apologize for?

• Not having a labor union

• Delaying the negotiations

• Ignoring employee representatives

• Not increasing salaries