Members of the Taidoc Technology Union gathered outside New Taipei City Government on Monday morning to file a petition, accusing Taidoc Technology of firing several union leaders and suppressing union activities. The union is calling on the city government to freeze the company’s quota for hiring migrant workers.
City officials responded that if the company fails to meet legal requirements, they will not issue the necessary certificates needed to hire additional migrant workers. Taidoc, however, denied the accusations, saying the dismissals were based on individual behavior rather than union membership.
Under the hot sun on a regular Monday workday, Taidoc union members held banners and chanted slogans outside city hall. They accused the company of trying to dismantle the union by firing multiple union leaders, including the union chair. The union also said the company still refuses to negotiate with migrant workers and that alleged labor violations remain unresolved.
Union secretary-general Wang Ying-da said:
“Up until now, Taidoc has refused to negotiate with migrant workers. The violations are still ongoing. They’re suppressing the union by firing its leaders and replacing them with workers they can control.”
Union board member Roda Catudio added:
“As long as the company doesn’t respond to our demands, we won’t stop. We won’t stop until we get justice.”
The union also staged a short protest performance, urging the city government to formally freeze Taidoc’s migrant worker quota to prevent the dispute from escalating.
A representative from the New Taipei City Labor Affairs Department accepted the petition and said that if Taidoc wants to apply to hire more migrant workers, the company must first obtain a certificate proving it has not violated labor laws. Until the current disputes are clarified, the department will not issue such certification.
Hsiao Hui-min, head of the Labor Relations Division at the Labor Affairs Department, said:
“During an ongoing investigation into unfair labor practices, the company fired all union leaders. This raises serious concerns about possible legal violations. If the allegations are confirmed, we will definitely impose strict penalties according to the law.”
In a written statement, Taidoc said the dismissals were based on specific misconduct rather than workers’ union status. The company also denied accusations related to firing pregnant workers or charging fees for contract renewals.
For now, both sides stand by their claims, and the dispute remains under investigation by authorities.
[PNN / Reporter Chu Feng-chih and Wu Chi-chang / Local Report / Edited by Tsai Ssu-pei.] 2026/2/23 14:33
[Photot by TTN Reporter Ke Yuting]