April 18, 2024
Automobiles
Hyundai labor union starts partial strikes
[THE INVESTOR] The labor union of Hyundai Motor will go on partial strikes starting Aug. 10 after failed labor talks over wage hikes and job security.
Union leaders said workers on the early shift will stage a strike for two hours beginning at 11:30 a.m. Workers of the following shift will walk out for two hours at 8:20 p.m. The strikes will be repeated on Aug. 14, they said.
The unionists will also refuse weekend work shifts starting this week. This is the sixth consecutive year for the automaker‘s unionists to go on strike ahead of a wage agreement.
Hyundai’s union is demanding an increase of 154,883 won (US$135.92) in monthly salary on top of an automatic annual hike and 30 percent of the company’s 2016 net profit in bonuses. Workers also want to be guaranteed their jobs regardless of factory line changes from technological and industrial advancements.
Other demands include more social contributions, the reinstatement of fired employees and a welfare center for retirees.
Union leaders are scheduled to meet on Aug. 16 to discuss future steps.
By Alex Lee and newswires (alexlee@heraldcorp.com)
Union leaders said workers on the early shift will stage a strike for two hours beginning at 11:30 a.m. Workers of the following shift will walk out for two hours at 8:20 p.m. The strikes will be repeated on Aug. 14, they said.
The unionists will also refuse weekend work shifts starting this week. This is the sixth consecutive year for the automaker‘s unionists to go on strike ahead of a wage agreement.
Hyundai’s union is demanding an increase of 154,883 won (US$135.92) in monthly salary on top of an automatic annual hike and 30 percent of the company’s 2016 net profit in bonuses. Workers also want to be guaranteed their jobs regardless of factory line changes from technological and industrial advancements.
Other demands include more social contributions, the reinstatement of fired employees and a welfare center for retirees.
Union leaders are scheduled to meet on Aug. 16 to discuss future steps.
By Alex Lee and newswires (alexlee@heraldcorp.com)
