Biden's Push For Unionization Faces New Challenge In Semiconductor Industry: Report
Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan
President Biden's push for unionization faces a new challenge in the semiconductor industry. The Communications Workers of America (CWA) is preparing for labor negotiations with Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU), which is investing $50 billion in New York factories. The United Auto Workers (UAW) is also targeting semiconductor companies. Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) has been hesitant to engage in union talks. The Biden administration is leveraging the Chips Act to encourage union commitments.
May 24, 2024 | 3:32 pm
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Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) has been hesitant to engage in union talks despite receiving the largest subsidy from the Chips Act. The Biden administration is leveraging these grants to encourage union commitments.
Intel's hesitation to engage in union talks could lead to labor disputes or negative sentiment from the administration, potentially impacting its stock negatively in the short term.
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Morris Chang, founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (NYSE:TSM), has criticized organized labor, highlighting the challenges the semiconductor industry faces with unionization.
While TSMC's founder's criticism highlights challenges, it does not directly impact TSMC's operations or stock price in the short term.
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Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is preparing for labor negotiations with the Communications Workers of America (CWA) as part of its $50 billion investment in New York factories. This could lead to a labor peace agreement, preventing strikes and anti-union activities.
The labor negotiations with CWA could lead to a stable labor environment for Micron, positively impacting its operations and investor sentiment.
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