Samsung Electronics’ smallest union, representing staff in the DX division, filed an injunction Tuesday to stop a court‑ordered vote on a proposed bonus pool. The deal would allocate roughly 40 trillion won ($26.6 billion) to workers in the lucrative semiconductor arm, sparking resentment from non‑chip employees who feel sidelined. The union says the move forces management to address pay parity across divisions.

Union leaders argue the largest Samsung union, which recently brokered wage talks that averted a strike, tilted negotiations toward chip staff at the expense of other units. By blocking the vote, the DX union hopes to force a more balanced distribution of earnings, a move that could pressure management to revisit compensation structures across the conglomerate. A court ruling could set a precedent for future intra‑company negotiations.

The dispute highlights how bonus schemes tied to semiconductor profits can fracture internal labor relations at a company whose chip business drives most of its market value. Investors watch closely, as prolonged union friction may affect production schedules at the Pyeongtaek plant and weigh on Samsung’s earnings outlook for the next fiscal year. Such tension may also influence Samsung’s standing in ongoing global chip subsidies debates.