Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) Chairman Mark Liu announced on Thursday that the company's Arizona factory is making "fast progress", despite various challenges including labor union issues. Liu admitted that the U.S. plant construction has not been as smooth as in Taiwan, but highlighted the high morale of their Arizona team and their significant progress in recent months, according to a statement he made to AFP.
The project has faced criticism over poor working conditions and labor union disputes. In August, the Arizona Pipe Trades 469 Union initiated a petition to block visas for foreign workers after TSMC disclosed plans to bring Taiwanese staff to assist with the project. However, Liu stated that Arizona state officials were unanimously supporting the project to address all issues, including labor concerns.
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