BGF Logis, Cargo Truckers Union Reach Deal; Improvements to Apply to All Drivers

BGF Logis, the logistics unit of BGF Retail, said it has reached a final agreement with the Cargo Truckers Union, ending a dispute that disrupted deliveries.
 
In a statement released April 30, BGF Logis said talks with the union concluded that day and that the resulting improvements in working conditions will apply equally to all transport workers who work with the company, regardless of affiliation or union membership.
 
The company said blockades at its logistics centers and ready-to-eat food plants will be lifted immediately once the agreement is signed, and deliveries will resume in stages after each site completes internal preparations.
 
BGF Logis said it decided to extend the terms to nonunion workers to fulfill its “duty and responsibility” to those who stayed on the job during a difficult period.
 
It added that it will use the agreement as an opportunity to build a healthier logistics ecosystem and will continue efforts to support customer convenience and stable store operations.
 
The agreement signed earlier April 30 includes a 7% increase in transport fees, one paid day off per quarter for truck owner-operators, guarantees for union activities, and civil and criminal immunity related to the recent rallies, along with withdrawal of injunction requests, according to reports. It also includes provisions on restoring the honor of a deceased union member and paying respects.
 
BGF Retail, which operates the CU convenience store chain, said it will prepare support measures for franchisees. The company plans to assess damage at stores, gather feedback from the field and develop assistance plans.
 
After internal preparations, BGF Logis plans to restart operations centered on its Jincheon logistics center and aims to normalize all logistics centers and plants within this week.