"Is Now the Time to Join Minnocho?"... Renault Samsung Delegates Raise Criticism

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] The Renault Samsung Motors union encountered a new obstacle called 'intra-union conflict' ahead of the resumption of wage negotiations on the 12th. This came after some delegates expressed opposition to the union executive's push to join the Korean Metal Workers' Union under the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU). Due to this, concerns are rising in the industry that ongoing internal conflicts within the company could negatively impact the success of the newly launched XM3.

According to the automotive industry on the 10th, nine delegates of the Renault Samsung Motors union issued a statement saying, "The executive said they have no intention to link the system transition with wage negotiations at this point. Then why did they suddenly distribute a statement asking about the system transition?" This is an unprecedented direct criticism of the executive's decision to hold a general meeting of union members to join the KCTU.

It is also reported that after the statement was released, three more union delegates expressed their agreement with the opinion.

The Renault Samsung labor and management will resume wage negotiations on the 12th. The union has been continuing last year's wage negotiations into this year. The union maintains its position on a basic wage increase, and the issue of wage compensation for union members who participated in strikes earlier this year is expected to be a major point of contention.

Inside and outside the industry, there are concerns about the prolonged wage negotiations and the union executive's attempt to join the KCTU. This is because the sales launch of the crucial XM3 has just begun, and export volumes have not yet been decided.

An automotive industry official said, "It is unusual for delegates, who are considered the foundation of the union, to issue a collective statement," adding, "The delegates who issued the statement ultimately emphasize coexistence rather than conflict. Labor and management entering wage negotiations should take this into account."

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