Kia union approves wage deal, marking 6th straight year without strike

The Korea Times reports that Kia Corp.'s labor union has approved this year's wage agreement, marking the sixth consecutive year without a strike. The agreement, which was approved by 64.1% of union members who voted, took place after negotiations wrapped up on Tuesday, averting a planned strike just a day before it was set to begin.

Under the deal, Kia will raise monthly base pay by 100,000 won ($72.20), provide a performance bonus equivalent to more than 400% of workers' monthly salary, and make an additional payment of 12.7 million won to each employee.

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