3,800 Taiwan workers furloughed as 70% of firms cite US tariffs
Manufacturing sector accounts for 90% of furloughs
Mar. 16, 2026 17:41
Manufacturing sector accounts for 90% of furloughs
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Manufacturing sector accounts for 90% of furloughs
Manufacturing sector accounts for 90% of furloughs
Maximum subsidy of NT$100,000 per company for workers with children under 12
Maximum subsidy of NT$100,000 per company for workers with children under 12
3,559 workers from machinery and equipment manufacturing affected
3,559 workers from machinery and equipment manufacturing affected
5,731 workers in machinery and metalworking industries had hours cut
5,731 workers in machinery and metalworking industries had hours cut
Machinery and metalworking industries report largest share of reduced-hour workers
Machinery and metalworking industries report largest share of reduced-hour workers
Petition calling for cutting work hours to 30-35 per week also passes threshold
Petition calling for cutting work hours to 30-35 per week also passes threshold