Micron workers in Taiwan to strike over profit-sharing bonuses

Micron's Taoyuan union will strike on 22 October after months of failed talks on how the chipmaker shares profits with employees. Some 1,994 of 2,258 members backed the walkout; unions want 15% of operating profit paid as quarterly bonuses.

• 1,994 of 2,258 Taoyuan union members voted to strike
• Unions demand 15% of operating profit for quarterly bonuses
• Micron offered benefits worth 35–68 months of pay to 15,000 Taiwan staff
• Mediation with the Taichung union is set for the same day