Micron says Taiwanese workers to get up to 68 months’ pay after strike threat

US memory chip giant Micron Technology said on Friday that its workers in Taiwan will receive the equivalent of up to 68 months of pay, as labour unions threaten to strike unless the company overhauls its bonus system.

“Taiwan direct labour team members will receive total rewards equivalent to 35 to 68 months of pay, with minimum cash compensation of T$1.7 million” (US$53,700) for fiscal 2026, Micron said in a statement.

Global chip companies, including Micron, have been major beneficiaries of booming demand for artificial intelligence technology, but as their earnings skyrocket, many workers are demanding a bigger cut of profits.

The firm posted record revenue of US$41.5 billion for the fiscal third quarter of 2026.

Micron, which produces around 50-60% of its chips in Taiwan, has been locked in talks with two labour unions representing nearly 12,000 of its roughly 15,000 workers at its Taoyuan and Taichung plants.