Members of the Korean Metal Workers’ Union’s Hyundai Motor and Kia branches hold a rally at Hyundai Motor headquarters in Yangjae-dong, Seoul, in April to demand direct bargaining with the automaker. Photo by Asia Today
June 1 (Asia Today) -- A final labor authority decision on whether Hyundai Motor must bargain with a subcontractor union is expected soon, in a case drawing close attention from South Korea's auto industry.
The Ulsan Regional Labor Relations Commission held its second hearing Monday on a request filed by Hyundai Motor subcontractor workers seeking a correction order over the company's refusal to publicly announce their bargaining demand.
The commission held its first hearing May 20 but delayed its decision, saying it needed more time to review Hyundai's complex subcontracting structure and the facts involving different job categories.
"Although a conclusion is expected today, it is difficult to know the exact timing," an official at the Ministry of Employment and Labor's Ulsan Dongbu branch said.
