TSMC reaches deal with Arizona union on $40B chip factory project – Manufacturing Dive
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The semiconductor giant’s plan to import workers from Taiwan sparked strong opposition from the Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council.
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Labor shortages continue to pose a threat to the manufacturing boom, despite billions in both public and private investments pouring into onshoring construction.
For advanced manufacturing projects, this challenge is further aggravated, since many of these projects demand an even more advanced level of expertise for safe completion. As the largest single foreign direct investment in Arizona’s history, TSMC will feature the most advanced semiconductor process technology in the U.S., according to the joint statement.
However, the deal in Arizona between TSMC and the Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council shows signs of progress.
“Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council union members have the critical skills necessary to help us complete our two advanced-chipmaking fabs,” said Brian Harrison, TSMC Arizona president. “We look forward to embarking together on a new chapter of partnership and collaboration.”
The deal consists of four main parts:
“Today’s agreement is a win for Arizona’s workers and the construction timeline of TSMC Arizona,” said Butler. “Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council and TSMC Arizona have shown that when we come together to focus on our workers and developing the skills of the future, our state has much to gain.”
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