ASML employees will stage a walkout on Tuesday, March 24. The FNV Metalworkers' Union organized the protest to oppose a major reorganization. The plan eliminates 1,700 positions within the Development & Engineering department. Additionally, 4,500 employees must reapply for their current roles.
Tensions escalated following allegations that management tampered with an employee satisfaction survey. Trust in senior leadership plummeted after the company reportedly adjusted Pulse survey results to show more favorable sentiment. The survey originally aimed to measure morale following the restructuring announcement.
The FNV union reports that news of the alleged manipulation spread rapidly throughout the organization. While ASML has issued informal comments, the controversy remains unresolved.