Samsung Biologics and its labor union have reached an agreement on post-adjustment regarding wage increases and improvements to personnel systems. This development raises hopes for a shift in the long-standing labor dispute towards negotiations.
On August 14, the Samsung Biologics labor union announced, "During the 24th round of collective bargaining held on August 11, the company presented a proactive opinion on post-adjustment, which the union has positively reviewed and agreed to accept." The union added that representatives from both sides would submit the signed document to the Incheon Regional Labor Commission today. Samsung Biologics also confirmed, "We have agreed to conduct post-adjustment with the union."
Post-adjustment refers to a mediation process that occurs after the initial mediation has concluded, aimed at resolving labor disputes with mutual consent from both parties. It can only begin with the agreement of both sides, with the labor commission facilitating the process.
Following a breakdown in negotiations, the Samsung Biologics union conducted partial strikes in April and a full strike from May 1 to May 5, and has since engaged in a legal struggle by refusing overtime and holiday work.
The two sides have shown differing views on wages, bonuses, and personnel systems. The union is demanding an average wage increase of 14%, a bonus of 30 million won per person, and a distribution of 20% of operating profit as bonuses. In contrast, the company has proposed a 6.2% wage increase and a one-time payment of 6 million won.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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