In the wee hours of May 20, just a few hours shy of what was poised to be Samsung Electronics' most significant strike in history, the company inked a provisional wage deal with its union. This move successfully averted a potential crisis that could have brought AI chip production to a grinding halt. The proposed 18-day strike, slated from May 21 to June 7, was put on hold for the time being. At the heart of this labor dispute lies the disparity between the colossal profits semiconductors are raking in during the AI boom and the compensation employees are receiving. As per the agreement, post-tax bonuses will now be paid out entirely in company stock. This ensures that employees reap immediate rewards while also aligning their interests with the company's long-term success. The resolution of this agreement has, in the near term, steadied expectations for the global memory market supply and eased supply chain worries against the backdrop of a looming AI computing power crunch.