Samsung Biologics Union Holds First Rally, Warns of May 1 Strike Business Wire Union estimates about 2,200 participants at one-hour event outside Bio Campus 1
Samsung Biologics Under CEO John Rim Faces New ESG Risk After Rejecting Ruling in Contract Worker Discrimination Case Business Wire After the Incheon Regional Labor Relations Commission ruled in Case No. Incheon 2025 Discrimination 10 that the exclusion of contract workers from holiday gift benefits constituted discriminatory treatment, the company sought review before the National Labor Relations Commission The dispute involved only about $10,000 in total, raising broader concerns over discrimination, human rights, and ESG credibility
Samsung Biologics Strike: Labor Union Warns of CDMO Supply Chain Risks Following Overwhelming Vote Business Wire Union members overwhelmingly approve strike action with 95.52% voting in favor on a 95.38% turnout, clearing the final legal hurdle after mediation ceased. Union emphasizes this is a fight against structural corporate governance issues, citing unresolved allegations concerning unfair labor practices and ESG compliance risks. Management adhered to a group-level wage guideline rather than bargaining on the basis of Samsung Biologics' own performance, exposing a lack of independent bargaining authority.
Samsung Biologics Labor Union Warns of “Structural Supply Chain Risk” Amid Labor Dispute, Highlighting Systemic Governance Failures March 23, 2026 The impending right to strike raises alarms over a "structural supply chain risk" for the 24/7 global biopharmaceutical supply chain. The union points to a systemic failure in labor compliance, highlighting a critical gap between public declarations and actual corporate practices. Allegations of interference by Samsung Electronics' Business Support Office raise severe corporate governance concerns for the KOSPI-listed CDMO. Criminal complaints filed over violations of the collective bargaining agreement and labor relations laws pose significant ESG risks.
Morocco’s FRMF Welcomes CAF Appeal Board as Upholding Rules, Stability of International Competitions March 19, 2026 Following the announcement by the CAF Appeal Board, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) welcomes the decision, which reaffirms the primacy of competition regulations and reinforces the conditions necessary for the proper conduct of international tournaments. From the outset, following the incidents that led to the interruption of the match, the FRMF maintained a clear [...]
Angelalign Technology Inc. (6699.HK) Says a Preliminary European Court Ruling on Certain Software Features Will Have Minimal Impact on Users February 12, 2026 Angelalign Technology Inc. (6699.HK) (“Angel”) said a ruling by the Unified Patent Court of Düsseldorf, Germany that it preliminarily cease its use of certain software functions that automatically update treatment plans would have minimal impact on the orthodontists and patients who use its clear aligner products. The ruling applies to certain European countries and excludes [...]
WEF26: Saudi Arabia Leads New Global Push to Protect Coral Reefs, Unlock AI Potential January 22, 2026 The Saudi delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 today observed a series of announcements aimed at addressing urgent global challenges. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260121465066/en/ Her Royal Highness Ambassador Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States of America, [...]
International Chamber of Commerce, Carbon Measures Announce First Group of Global Experts for Carbon Accounting Panel January 19, 2026 Panelists include senior global leaders from business, academia, and civil society.
Joint Cross-industry Statement: Cement Industry Co-Processing Should Be More Widely Adopted for Global Sustainable Waste Management January 16, 2026 Leading industry organisations today issued a joint statement highlighting the substantial and positive contribution the cement industry can make to addressing the urgent global challenge of non-recyclable and non-reusable waste. The Global Cement and Concrete Association – GCCA; European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA); International Solid Waste Association – Africa; Mission Possible Partnership; and The Global [...]
Terra Firma Energy calls for accelerated deployment of flexible generation to safeguard UK security of supply through the clean power transition December 19, 2025 Terra Firma Energy (TFE), a UK owner and operator of flexible generation, today emphasised the critical role that fast-start, dispatchable capacity will play in keeping Britain’s electricity system secure and affordable as the country transitions to a predominantly low-carbon grid. The UK is entering a period where the volume of always-available (“baseload”) generation is structurally [...]