The Kakao Bank labor union has initiated a compliance strike, rejecting overtime, night, and holiday work amid ongoing disputes over wages and collective agreements.
According to the Kakao branch of the National Chemical Fiber Food Industry Workers' Union, the strike began at midnight on August 12.
Union members participating in the compliance strike will only work within the limits of an average of 40 hours per week when calculating monthly working hours. They will not engage in night shifts, overtime, or holiday work.
After regular working hours, they will not respond to work requests via phone or messaging. They also will not comply with urgent requests that exceed the scope defined in the collective agreement.
However, during designated working hours, they will continue to perform their assigned tasks as usual, adhering to existing safety, security, and review procedures.
The union asserts that the stable operation of financial services should not rely on the long working hours, constant on-call duties, and personal sacrifices of some members.
Seong-wook Seo, the union's branch leader, stated, "This compliance strike is an action to create an environment where members can work sustainably and ensure stable service operations. We will continue lawful industrial actions with our members until the company presents responsible dialogue and practical solutions."
Meanwhile, the Kakao Bank union previously conducted a full-day strike on July 31, with over 700 union members taking a day off. This marked the first strike among internet-only banks, highlighting the prolonged conflict over wage negotiations.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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