Key facts
- Filipino migrant workers at TaiDoc Technology are protesting alleged union busting and strict management rules.
- The union claims company officials were dismissed after protesting the firing of their chair.
- An offer to reinstate dismissed union officials was reportedly made conditional on them quitting the union.
- Workers who rejected the offer were allegedly forced out of their accommodation.
- TaiDoc has stated it will not respond to the union's demands.
Filipino migrant workers at Taiwanese medical device manufacturer TaiDoc Technology have initiated a strike and staged protests, alleging union busting and overly strict management practices. The dispute escalated after the company allegedly dismissed union officials following a protest against the firing of the union's chair. According to labor advocates, TaiDoc's chairman, Chen Chao-wang, offered to reinstate the six dismissed officials on the condition that they leave the union, an offer that was rejected. Subsequently, these workers were reportedly forced out of their dormitories and are now residing in an NGO-run shelter. The union, comprising 30 members, has vowed to continue its actions until the dispute is resolved, with protests occurring outside the Ministry of Labor. TaiDoc Technology has stated that it will not respond to the union's demands.