GM Korea Union Seeks 30 Million Won Bonus, 149,600-Won Monthly Base Pay Raise

by Oh Jooseok Posted : April 29, 2026, 16:39Updated : April 29, 2026, 16:39
GM Korea's Bupyeong plant.
GM Korea's Bupyeong plant. [Photo provided by GM Korea]
The GM Korea branch of the Korean Metal Workers' Union said Tuesday it has finalized its 2026 wage and labor contract demands, calling for a performance bonus of about 30 million won per union member and a 149,600-won increase in monthly base pay.

The union said it confirmed the proposal through a recent meeting of interim delegates. It said the bonus was calculated by allocating 15% of 10% of GM Korea's total sales last year, which it put at 12.6 trillion won, to about 6,300 union members and others.

In special demands aimed at future growth prospects and job security, the union included assigning production of follow-up models, future vehicles and next-generation engines. It also called for investing more than 50% of retained earnings in South Korea, restoring domestic market share to 10% and diversifying export markets.

The proposal also includes launching the Buick Envista in South Korea, a model the company currently produces domestically and exports entirely. The union said it plans to discuss with management measures to ensure and strengthen the sustainability of the service technology center and high-tech center, as well as issues involving nonregular workers.



* This article has been translated by AI.