Samsung foundry workers plan to strike next month as they seek higher wages. A survey by Reuters indicates that the company’s chip output dropped during a recent protest demanding better pay. There is growing concern that the ongoing RAM shortage, affected by demand from AI datacenters, could lead to further price increases. Already impacting devices like phones, PS5s, and Raspberry Pis, the shortage is expected to last for several years, driving prices up even more for products such as SSDs. Samsung, a global leader in DRAM and NAND memory, faces pressures from unionized workers asking for competitive wages compared to SK Hynix. A potential 18-day strike is set to begin on May 21st if no agreement is reached. The situation could exacerbate the memory supply crisis, as unionized employees make up a significant part of Samsung’s workforce.
Samsung Labor Protests Could Exacerbate RAM Shortage
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