Oltre un migliaio di dipendenti dell’ASML escono per protestare contro la riorganizzazione (articolo in olandese, in post-traduzione

An estimated at least a thousand employees participated in the walkout organized by the FNV and CNV unions at ASML in protest against the announced reorganization.
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Exactly how many ASML employees walked out at noon on Tuesday is unknown. The unions estimate that between one and two thousand people participated. This is an unprecedented turnout for a protest within the company.

For the unions, the walkout is a primary means of expressing their discontent . During their break – outside of working hours – employees were called upon to walk out. Therefore, this is not a strike.

The protest was prompted by the planned layoff of 1,700 employees. This round of layoffs was announced after ASML also announced record profits. The unions reacted with dismay.

Respect

ASML says it understands the protest. “We respect the role of the unions and fully understand that colleagues wanted to join them during their breaks to voice their concerns.” According to the company, the protest attracted around 500 to 600 employees.

Pissing off the only people that can make the manufacturing equipment for cutting edge chips seems a little… stupid?

Its basically a monopoly, they are sitting on a golden goose, what the fuck is their problem with treating their employees right?

This will lead to a (worse) global semiconductor shortage… We are all in deep shit

I’m sure China would be more than happy to offer some of them a blank check to come work for them.