US chip factory workers say a struggle to survive on wages as industry booms

Re:US chip factory workers say a struggle to survive on wage... by duxup on Monday August 05, 2024 @01:22PM (#41163336)

Article is kinda all over the place.

One line notes that TSMC made a deal with the local union, so presumably they're doing ok?

Later in another very specific example:

>Workers are pushing for a $27 minimum wage at the semiconductor plant, which they say is the minimum required to live in the Beaverton area. They are currently paid around $21 an hour.

So I guess the title is just about the Beaverton location? Or at least that's the one with any actual specifics?

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Re:US chip factory workers say a struggle to survive on wage... by stufffer on Monday August 05, 2024 @01:32PM (#41163429)

$21 an hours is not unreasonable for entry level technicians. These are in line with other entry level blue collar jobs such as automotive factories.

keep in mind experienced fab technicians are making much much more.

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Re:US chip factory workers say a struggle to survive on wage... by downrightmike on Monday August 05, 2024 @02:48PM (#41164137)

Well, then $21 is the bottom, why go through the hell of management that are in semi plants and not just go get the same pay for a "nicer" job somewhere else?

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