The labor union of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries approved a strike vote on August 27 due to difficulties in wage and collective bargaining negotiations.
According to the company and union, 5,607 out of 8,127 union members participated in the vote held from August 25 to August 27, with 5,379 members (66.18% of the total membership and 95.93% of voters) voting in favor.
This approval grants the union the right to strike legally. Earlier, on August 24, the Central Labor Relations Commission determined that the gap between the two sides was too wide and declared a 'cessation of mediation,' allowing the union to secure its legal strike rights.
The company and union plan to attempt negotiations again during the 18th round of talks scheduled for September 1. If these negotiations also fail, the union is expected to initiate a partial strike to increase pressure on the company.
Since their first meeting on June 2, the two sides have held 15 rounds of negotiations but have been unable to narrow their differences regarding wages and bonuses. The union is demanding a monthly base salary increase of 149,600 won (excluding seniority increases), a 100% increase in bonuses, and a minimum distribution of 30% of operating profits. They are also requesting that vacation pay and congratulatory bonuses be included in regular wages, as well as an expansion of new hires.
In contrast, the company has stated that it is difficult to accept these demands due to fluctuations in the market and investment burdens. A representative from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries said, 'We will engage sincerely in negotiations to narrow the gap between the two sides.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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