Renault Samsung Union "Will Refrain from Collective Action for the Time Being"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] The Renault Samsung Motors labor union, which has been increasing pressure using the Korea Confederation of Trade Unions membership card, announced that it will refrain from collective actions for the time being. This is understood as a decision not to engage in excessive strikes considering the difficulties caused by the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the launch of the new XM3 model.

On the 9th, the Renault Samsung union stated in a press release, "We understand the seriousness of the COVID-19 situation and will focus on the health of employees. Despite the difficult environment, we will refrain from collective actions for the time being and concentrate on negotiations to ensure the delivery of XM3 to customers and its pre-launch."

The union further demanded that the company take a progressive stance in negotiations to resolve disputes through this decision.

The union pointed out, "The management has delayed wage negotiations for two consecutive years, tightening the pressure on workers. They are only going through the motions of negotiations and are sticking to fixed positions."

The Renault Samsung Motors union has been negotiating the 2019 wage and collective bargaining agreement since September last year but failed to reach an agreement. Since then, partial strikes and partial workplace shutdowns have been repeated from the end of last year to the end of January.

A Renault Samsung Motors official stated, "Both labor and management will work hard to quickly conclude the wage and collective bargaining agreement and stabilize production for the successful launch of the XM3."

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