The Korea GM Parts Logistics Branch of the Korean Metal Workers’ Union said on Thursday that Korea GM acknowledged its responsibility as the primary employer and reached a tentative agreement to succeed the employment of all subcontracted workers at the Sejong facility.
Under the deal, employment succession and existing working conditions would be maintained even if the subcontractor changes. Wages for the roughly two-month layoff period will be paid as compensation. Gyeongryun Logics will take over operations from Woojin Logistics, which shut down.
The union branch approved the tentative agreement at a members’ meeting. Of 96 eligible voters, 95 cast ballots, with 74 in favor and 21 against, for a 77.89% approval rate.
A joint committee formed to support the union said it plans to hold a victory report event on Sunday at the domestic shipping area inside the Korea GM Sejong logistics center.
A union official said, “We hope Korea GM, recognizing its responsibility as the primary employer, ensures mass layoffs are not repeated,” and added that the union also hopes restructuring at the company’s directly operated service centers will be halted.
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