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Hyosung Heavy Industries union
Conducts four-day strike
In short
The Hyosung Heavy Industries clerical and technical staff union conducted a 72-hour strike from November 4 to 6.
The strike occurred because negotiations with management over wage increases and performance bonus criteria broke down.
Management stated that factory operations continued normally and it would respond in accordance with law and principles.
Key facts
| When | The strike proceeded for 72 hours from November 4 to 6. |
|---|---|
| Who | The Hyosung Heavy Industries clerical and technical staff union, launched in June, took its first collective action. |
| What | The union demanded a 10% annual base salary increase and establishment of performance bonus payment criteria. |
| How | Management expressed regret over the union's mediation request and declaration of negotiation breakdown, announcing it would respond according to principles. |
What it means for me
Not directly related to general readers, but demonstrates trends in manufacturing wage negotiations.
For clerical workers in the same industry, the union's demand for establishing performance bonus criteria could serve as a reference.
