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Women who make Samsung semiconductors are striking


Women make up a large portion of Samsung Electronics’ 8-inch chip production line, and they say that they’re being treated like machines

Many workers on the production line say they suffer from degenerative osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, varicose veins, and other physical ailments due to the intensity of their labor. Workers on this production line are known not only for their deformed fingers but for a laundry list of physical ailments such as varicose veins, plantar fasciitis, and slipped discs. Members of the National Samsung Electronics Union gather at a rally kicking off their strike outside the main gate of the Hwaseong campus on July 8, 2024.

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