Local union petitions against TSMC’s move to build factories in the U.S. and bring in Taiwanese employees

TSMC plans to build new factories in the United States and Germany to meet increased chip demand and supply shortages, but this move has also triggered controversy and questioning

TSMC’s factory in Arizona, USA, is its first factory site in the United States. It has received support and subsidies from the US government and aims to enhance the independent capabilities and competitiveness of the United States in the chip field and create employment opportunities. However, the construction of the plant faced some difficulties and challenges. There were reportedly engineering safety issues at the plant that led to delays and cost overruns. The factory originally planned to be put into production in 2024 has been postponed to 2025. At the same time, there are rumors that chips made in the United States will be more expensive than those made in Taiwan. In order to speed up the construction progress and reduce costs, TSMC intends to source from Taiwan Sending approximately 500 experienced construction workers to work in the United States. TSMC says these workers have experience building similar factories in Taiwan and can help improve efficiency and quality. However, this move was opposed by local unions.

The union believes that this violates the commitment to create jobs for American workers and shows disrespect for the skills and standards of American workers

. The union launched a petition asking senators and members of the House of Representatives to prevent TSMC from applying for EB-2 visas. The union also established a website called "Standing with American Workers," accusing TSMC of breaking its promises, insulting American workers, and trying to exploit cheap labor. According to the Financial Times, TSMC plans to build a new factory in Saxony, Germany, which will receive subsidies and support from the German government. This move may result in the factory needing to recruit more workers from overseas, as Germany also faces the challenges of skills shortages and population decline

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