Samsung Electronics' largest union, the Major Union, has entered a post-adjustment process at the request of the government. This decision comes as the union and management prepare to return to the negotiating table ahead of a planned general strike on May 21.
The Major Union of Samsung Electronics announced on the afternoon of May 8 that this decision was made following a meeting with Kim Do-hyung, head of the Gyeonggi Provincial Labor Office, and representatives from management.
The union stated, "The Ministry of Labor deeply recognizes the seriousness of this matter and has promised full support for negotiations at the government level, strongly encouraging the post-adjustment process. We have taken the government's proactive stance and repeated requests seriously and have decided to participate in the post-adjustment process after internal review."
The negotiations will be conducted under the authority of the Major Union, which has been delegated the rights to negotiate and conclude agreements.
The post-adjustment process is set to take place intensively on May 11 and 12, with participation from Chairperson Choi Seung-ho and union members Lee Song-yi and Kim Jae-won.
Choi Seung-ho, Chairperson of the Major Union, stated, "If we do not achieve a satisfactory outcome for our members, we will not hesitate to proceed with the general strike. We will ensure that preparations for the strike are thorough and without disruption."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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