Micron Taiwan Union Rejects Bonus Offer, Seeks Profit-Sharing Deal

Micron’s labor unions in Taiwan, representing workers at both Taoyuan and Taichung, initiated a dispute in early September 2026 over the company’s bonus system and profit-sharing arrangements.

The unions stated that unless Micron revised its approach to employee bonuses and increased profit sharing, they would consider strike action. This followed union demands for a more substantial and ongoing share of company profits for employees.

On September 11, 2026, Micron announced a reward package for its Taiwan employees, offering compensation equivalent to 35 to 68 months of pay for fiscal 2026. The company also specified a minimum cash payout of NT$1.7 million as part of this package.

Despite the announcement, the Micron Taiwan workers’ union rejected the one-time reward, instead requesting a long-term mechanism that would allocate 15 percent of the company’s operating profits to employees. Prior to Micron’s offer, the union had called for a single cash payout equal to about seven years of base salary, estimated at roughly US$170,000 per worker.

What the numbers show

• Micron employs about 15,000 people in Taiwan.
• Taiwan facilities account for around 60 percent of Micron’s global memory chip capacity.
• Micron reported US$41.46 billion in sales and US$28.24 billion in net income for its fiscal third quarter ending May 28, 2026.

Micron also offered engineers in Taiwan a cash bonus of NT$1 million, which is approximately US$31,600, along with equity rewards. This increased the average compensation for entry-level engineers to about NT$3.4 million.

Following an initial mediation meeting, both Micron and the union agreed to a second session scheduled for October 22, 2026. The ongoing discussions are aimed at resolving the dispute over employee compensation and profit-sharing.

Micron’s operations in Taiwan are a central part of its global supply chain, with the region responsible for a majority of the company’s memory chip production capacity. The company’s financial results for the fiscal third quarter reflected record sales and net income.

Industry reaction

Industry sources stated that a strike at Micron Taiwan could further limit memory chip supplies, particularly during a period of high demand driven by developments in artificial intelligence.

No additional institutional statements or filings regarding the dispute were reported in the available fact pack.

* This article is based on publicly available information at the time of writing.