Hyundai Motor Union Launches Partial Strike
The Hyundai Motor union halted production lines as soon as it returned from summer vacation, escalating the level of pressure on management.The Hyundai Motor Branch of the Korean Metal Workers Union announced that morning shift members entered a 4-hour partial strike starting at 10:50 a.m. on August
The Hyundai Motor union initiated a partial strike, causing disruptions on production lines immediately after returning from summer vacation. Union members of the Korean Metal Workers Union began a 4-hour strike at 10:50 a.m. on August 12, with the afternoon shift set to follow suit at 7:30 p.m. This action is part of a broader strategy of daily strikes lasting 4 to 6 hours, planned to continue until August 18, if no significant progress is made in talks.
This escalation comes after 30 hours of strikes previously, aiming to press for wage increases, bonus boosts, and improvements in employment security. Key issues include wage system reform and a 50% bonus increase, with a particular focus on raising the retirement age to 65 and reinstating dismissed union members. Management's resistance stems from concerns over rising labor costs and competitiveness in the global automotive market, especially as electric vehicles gain traction.
Despite the union's willingness to prolong the strike, management remains open to dialogue, hoping to avert further industry-wide disruptions.
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