Samsung Electronics labor talks end without deal as strike deadline nears

Samsung Electronics management and labor returned to the negotiating table on May 11 ahead of a general strike planned for May 21, but the first day of post-mediation talks ended without an agreement. The central issue was the company’s performance-based bonus system. Both sides closed the day without narrowing their differences over that system. The talks resumed against the backdrop of the strike notice, and attention is now on whether further discussions can affect labor relations and the planned walkout. Negotiations are scheduled to continue on May 12. Source: mk.co.kr