Representatives of Partner Companies Request Hyundai Motor Labor and Management to "Consider Extending Working Hours"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] Representatives of Hyundai Motor Company’s partner firms have submitted a petition requesting an extension of working hours in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On the morning of the 20th, Lee Dong-kwon, head of Ulsan Buk-gu Office, visited both Hyundai Motor’s management and labor union to deliver a petition signed by representatives of 38 automotive parts partner companies in the Buk-gu area titled “Petition for the Implementation of Special Extended Working Hours for Complete Vehicles.”

The petition, signed by representatives of 38 companies including the chairpersons of four local industrial complex councils, emphasized the necessity of introducing a special extended working hours system. It is reported that Lee personally handed the petition to Hyundai Motor President Ha Eon-tae and Labor Union Branch Chief Lee Sang-soo.

In the petition, the partner company representatives stated, “The loss of 80,000 units in deliveries caused by COVID-19 has brought significant difficulties to the management of partner firms. To make up for this, the operating rate of complete vehicle production must be increased.” They added, “If the operating rate of complete vehicles rises, the operating rate of partner companies will also increase, which will help resolve the management difficulties of partner firms.”

Currently, there are approximately 470 automotive parts partner companies located in the Buk-gu area.

Lee said, “There are concerns about the worsening management conditions of local small and medium-sized enterprises due to the spread of COVID-19,” and added, “I sincerely hope that Hyundai Motor’s management and labor union will introduce the special extended working hours system to alleviate the difficulties faced by parts partner companies.”

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