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HD Hyundai Heavy labor deal
Base salary up 120,000 won

Deadline Deadline October 26 · Member vote scheduled
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In short

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and its union have reached a new wage agreement this year.

This comes 21 days after the first agreement was rejected in a member vote last month.

A final deal will be determined after a member vote on the 26th.

Key facts

WhenThe agreement was reached at the 26th round of negotiations held at the Ulsan headquarters on the 23rd.
WhoHD Hyundai Heavy Industries and its union prepared a second provisional agreement on wages and collective contract this year.
WhatThey agreed on a base salary increase of 120,000 won, a one-time payment of 11.5 million won, and a 200% pay provision.
HowCompared to the first agreement, they added 500,000 won to the one-time payment and increased the seniority-based raise by 5,000 won.

What it means for me

This case provides insight into wage negotiation trends in the shipbuilding industry.