--- title: "Samsung Electronics, Union To Resume Mediated Pay Talks Amid Bonus Dispute" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286661963.md" description: "Samsung Electronics and its South Korean labor union will resume pay negotiations with a government mediator on Monday. Chairman Lee Jae-yong acknowledged internal disputes and emphasized unity. The union demands fixed performance bonuses of 15% of semiconductor profits, while management proposes maintaining the current incentive system. The outcome of these talks is crucial for labor relations at Samsung. The company's stock closed at KRW 270,500, down 8.61%." datetime: "2026-05-17T05:20:45.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/286661963.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286661963.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/286661963.md) --- # Samsung Electronics, Union To Resume Mediated Pay Talks Amid Bonus Dispute Add as your preferred news source on Google Add Now Samsung Electronics (SSNLF,005930.KS,SMSN.L,005935.KS) and its South Korean labour union are set to resume pay negotiations on Monday, with a government mediator stepping in to facilitate the talks, according to multiple media reports. Chairman Lee Jae-yong of Samsung Electronics reportedly issued a public apology ahead of the discussions, acknowledging concerns over the company's internal disputes. He urged unity within the organization, emphasizing the need to move forward together despite recent tensions. In response, Choi Seung-ho, head of the union, reportedly stated that many employees joined the labour group because their trust in the company had eroded. He stressed that restoring this trust should be a priority in the upcoming negotiations. According to the reports, the union has demanded fixed performance bonuses equivalent to 15 percent of the operating profit generated by Samsung's semiconductor division, along with the removal of the existing payout cap. Management, however, has proposed maintaining the current excess profit incentive system. Under this plan, bonuses would be calculated based on either 10 percent of operating profit or economic value added (EVA). Additionally, the reports said that the company has suggested introducing a special compensation system, which it claims would help establish a more flexible incentive structure. The outcome of Monday's talks will be closely watched, as they are expected to play a key role in shaping labour relations at one of South Korea's most influential corporations. 005930.KS closed Friday regular trading at KRW 270,500 down KRW 25,500 or 8.61%. For comments and feedback contact: editorial@rttnews.com Business News ### Related Stocks - [SSNGY.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SSNGY.US.md) - [07747.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/07747.HK.md) - [SMH.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SMH.US.md) - [SOXX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SOXX.US.md) - [SOXL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SOXL.US.md) - [XSD.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/XSD.US.md) - [09747.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/09747.HK.md) - [SMSN.UK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SMSN.UK.md) ## Related News & Research - [Samsung Elec, South Korea union to resume pay talks on Monday, union says](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286640912.md) - [Samsung Electronics Management, Union Resume Talks to Avoid Strike — Update](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286747994.md) - [Key facts: Samsung to Begin 18-Day Strike May 21; Market Cap Tops $1T](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286483779.md) - [Samsung Management, Union Fail to Reach Deal to Avoid Strike](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286197035.md) - [South Korea court accepts Samsung injunction against union threatening strike, Yonhap says](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286698500.md)