The Ulsan Regional Labor Board has ruled that Hyundai Motor Company must announce the negotiation requests made by its subcontractor union. This decision is expected to heighten tensions between labor and industry regarding the scope of employer recognition since the implementation of the Yellow Envelope Law.
According to Yonhap News on June 15, the Ulsan Labor Board accepted a correction request filed by the Metal Workers' Union against Hyundai.
The case began when the Metal Workers' Union sent a negotiation request to Hyundai on March 10, targeting 1,675 subcontractor union members. Hyundai rejected the request, claiming it lacked employer status. In response, the union filed a correction request with the Ulsan Labor Board, demanding that Hyundai announce the negotiation request.
The Ulsan Labor Board held two hearings on May 20 and June 1 but was unable to reach a conclusion due to the diverse nature of the subcontractor members' work, which includes production, cleaning, dining, and sales, as well as sharply differing positions from both labor and management.
After a third meeting, the Ulsan Labor Board concluded that Hyundai must correct its failure to announce the union's negotiation request. However, the specific reasoning and details of the ruling were not disclosed. The decision will be communicated to both parties within 30 days from the ruling date.
Some speculate that the recognition of Hyundai's employer status may vary depending on the nature of the subcontractor members' work and employment relationships. The specific criteria for this judgment are expected to be clarified once the decision is made public.
Hyundai stated, "After receiving the decision, we will comprehensively review it and carefully consider our response in light of legal procedures and regulations."
Parties dissatisfied with the regional labor board's ruling can file for a retrial with the Central Labor Board within 10 days of receiving the decision.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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