Renault Samsung Union's Application to Join Minnocho Rejected... 60.7% Support, 39% Oppose

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] The Renault Samsung Motors labor union's attempt to join the Korean Metal Workers' Union, a sectoral union under the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), was rejected in a union member vote. As a result, the Renault Samsung Motors union is expected to continue operating as a company union rather than transitioning to a sectoral union system.

According to the Renault Samsung Motors union on the 10th, in the vote held from the previous day, out of 1,983 total union members, 1,907 (96.2%) participated. The results were 1,158 votes (60.7%) in favor, 743 votes (39%) against, and 6 invalid votes (0.3%), leading to the proposal's rejection.

For the Renault Samsung union to join the KCTU, a majority of all union members must vote, and at least two-thirds (66.7%) of the voters must approve.

The push for KCTU membership by the Renault Samsung Motors union was anticipated. Joining the KCTU was a campaign promise of the current union chairman, Jonggyu Park, and was also attempted in March but failed due to opposition from delegates at that time.

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