Ulsan Labor Groups Protest Hyundai Motor Ruling
Labor groups in Ulsan are reacting fiercely after the Ministry of Employment and Labor released the results of a special labor inspection into dismissed workers from Isu Enterprise, an in-house subcontractor at Hyundai Motor’s Ulsan plant. They argue that the decision is contradictory because it ack
Ulsan labor groups are vehemently protesting Hyundai Motor's recent labor ruling, citing contradictions in the Ministry of Employment and Labor's decision. The Ministry's special labor inspection into dismissed workers from Isu Enterprise, a Hyundai subcontractor, acknowledged illegal dispatch but refused to classify a violent incident at a rally as an unfair labor practice.
Organizers of the protest, including the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions Ulsan Regional Headquarters and the Korean Metal Workers Union, held a press conference in front of the Ulsan Dongbu Branch Office of the Ministry on October 20. They denounced the ministry's announcement as "half-baked" and demanded an apology from Hyundai Motor, the principal contractor, as well as immediate implementation of direct employment for 29 dismissed workers.
The dispute stems from the shutdown of Isu Enterprise in September 2024, which led to the dismissal of all its workers. Protests in March and April of the previous year resulted in multiple injuries during clashes with Hyundai's security personnel. Despite recognizing illegal dispatch and issuing a corrective order for direct employment, the Ministry deemed it difficult to view Hyundai Motor as the employer at the time, thus denying responsibility for the violence.
The labor groups argue that this decision is inconsistent and are pushing for Hyundai Motor to accept full responsibility and apologize for the incident.
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