Taidoc Technology (4736), a publicly listed biotech and medical device company that has been facing ongoing labor disputes, saw its union return to the Ministry of Labor on Monday morning to file another complaint.
The union accused management of trying to interfere with and take control of the union. According to union representatives, the company began “actively mobilizing” all employees at the end of January to join the union, and last week allegedly fired the union’s chairperson illegally — a move the union says seriously undermines its autonomy.
In response, the Ministry of Labor said it has received the union’s complaint materials and will investigate the case according to the law. The ministry also urged employers to respect union autonomy and refrain from any improper interference or influence.
The union said that since its establishment six months ago, the company has repeatedly tried to suppress it. While the union has continued to seek mediation through labor bureaus in Taoyuan and New Taipei, it claims Taidoc recently changed its strategy.
At the end of January, management allegedly began encouraging all employees to join the union. On February 2, the company reportedly held a “general assembly” during working hours inside the company, inviting several political aides — including those from legislator Su Chiao-hui’s office — to “witness” what it described as an employee union enrollment ceremony.
The union sees this as an attempt by management to interfere in union affairs.
The union has once again petitioned the Ministry of Labor, requesting a formal ruling on what it calls management’s interference. It is also asking the ministry to freeze Taidoc’s ability to recruit additional migrant workers.
Union leaders warned that if the company does not stop obstructing union autonomy, they will launch another round of protests after the Lunar New Year, both at Taidoc and outside the Ministry of Labor.
The Ministry of Labor stated that it has already received an application regarding earlier alleged unfair labor practices between the company and the union, and has held two investigation meetings so far. The case will continue to proceed according to legal procedures.
As for the new complaint alleging management interference, the ministry confirmed it accepted the union’s submitted materials on February 2 and will investigate in accordance with the law.
If the review committee determines that the employer violated Article 35 of the Trade Union Act, the company could face fines ranging from NT$100,000 to NT$500,000. The names of the employer and its legal representative may also be made public. The ministry reiterated that employers must respect the independent operation of unions and must not engage in any improper actions that obstruct or influence union activities.
[Reporter Li Jinghui / Taipei Report] 2026/02/09 12:27
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