Hyundai Motor’s union wants a 7.84% boost in base pay
Published: 13 May. 2015, 20:52
The labor union of Hyundai Motor has demanded a monthly base-pay hike.
In a meeting in Ulsan, the leadership of the union decided to request the company raise employees’ monthly base pay by 159,900 won ($145.82), a 7.84 percent rise. It also demanded the company officially hire all workers currently on contracts.
About 48,000 workers are members of the union.
The union also said the previous 8+9 hour, double-shift system should be changed to an 8+8 hour system within the year and Saturdays should be designated as paid holidays. Representatives of the union will review the details and approve the proposal by Thursday.
In a meeting in Ulsan, the leadership of the union decided to request the company raise employees’ monthly base pay by 159,900 won ($145.82), a 7.84 percent rise. It also demanded the company officially hire all workers currently on contracts.
About 48,000 workers are members of the union.
The union also said the previous 8+9 hour, double-shift system should be changed to an 8+8 hour system within the year and Saturdays should be designated as paid holidays. Representatives of the union will review the details and approve the proposal by Thursday.
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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