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Angry TSMC employees considering strikes, unionization over employee bonuses, report claims — company reportedly considering 15% payout cut to fund capex despite record revenues fuelled by AI surge
What happened
TSMC employees are considering strikes and unionization amid rumors of a 15% bonus cut, despite record profits and massive capex spending. TSMC denies the cut, stating bonuses will grow in 2026. This internal labor dispute is a background risk factor rather than a direct supply chain disruption.
Impact and signal
Low impactImpact score: 5/100
Affected components and suppliers
laborcapexprofit-sharing
Source and time
Source: Tom's Hardware · 5/26/2026 · View original source
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