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Taiwan’s inaugural semiconductor strike pauses as nearly 70% of Micron Taoyuan Union rejects new bonus offer

Taiwan’s first-ever strike in the semiconductor industry has temporarily drawn to a close. A 24-hour warning strike spearheaded by Micron Technology’s Taoyuan union concluded on the morning of October 23, 2026. During the action, an internal ballot saw nearly 70% of all union members sign statements opposing management’s proposed compensation structure. Formal labor-management negotiations are set to resume on October 27.