The RAM shortage could get even worse if Samsung labor protests cut production

Source: The Verge

Samsung employees in South Korea are protesting for more competitive wages.
Photo: Seong Joon Cho / Bloomberg via Getty Images

Background

• A global RAM shortage, driven by demand from AI datacenters, is already pushing up prices for phones, PS5s, and Raspberry Pis.
• The situation could worsen, adding pressure on chip manufacturers.

Union demands

The union is asking Samsung to match rival chip maker SK Hynix on compensation, specifically:

• Removal of Samsung’s cap on bonus pay
• Allocation of more money for bonuses
• Increases to base salaries

Rally details

• According to AP News, an estimated 40,000 union members attended a rally on Thursday outside Samsung’s Pyeongtaek chip‑manufacturing facility in South Korea.
• If the union and management cannot reach an agreement, the union plans an 18‑day strike.

Further reading

Read the full story at The Verge.