Taiwan Unions at Micron Threaten Strike Over Bonus Demands

Labor unions representing approximately 10,000 workers at Micron Technology's facilities in Taiwan are moving toward a possible strike unless the memory chip maker overhauls its bonus and profit-sharing system. The unions, based in Taoyuan and Taichung, announced on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, that more than 80% of members surveyed in August backed strike action, with a formal vote potentially coming as early as this month if mediation fails. The dispute centers on how Micron distributes profits to its Taiwan-based employees. For fiscal 2026, the unions are seeking a one-time bonus they estimate would amount to about 83 months of salary per employee. Starting in fiscal 2027, they want Micron to replace its current Incentive Pay Plan with a system that allocates 15% of operating profit to bonuses, paid quarterly rather than annually. The unions argue the current system is opaque and pays significantly less than what competitors offer. The unions point to profit-sharing arrangements at Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix as benchmarks. Samsung's semiconductor division allocates 10.5% of its profits to employee bonuses, while SK Hynix commits 10% of annual operating profit.