Samsung Display Union Submits 'Labor Dispute Mediation Application'... "Restriction on Union Activities"

Kim Dong-myeong, Chairman of the Federation of Korean Trade Unions, is delivering a speech at the press conference for the launch of the Samsung Display Labor Union held on the 20th at the Korean Federation of Trade Unions conference room in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Dongwoo Lee] The Samsung Display Labor Union announced on the 9th that it has submitted a 'Labor Dispute Mediation Application' to the Central Labor Relations Commission.

The union stated upon submitting the mediation application, "After the first mediation, we made many concessions during negotiations with management to promptly conclude the collective agreement," but "management continues to insist on its own proposals without any willingness to concede or coordinate regarding union activities."

The union also emphasized that management is restricting union activities on the grounds that the collective agreement has not been concluded.

The union explained, "On the 3rd, we installed banner advertisements at the entrance of the cafeteria building, not in the workplace, to promote the union, but management immediately removed them," adding, "Until the collective agreement is concluded, we were notified that no promotional methods other than those previously permitted, such as using the intranet bulletin board and sending emails, are allowed without management's approval."

In response, the union stated, "Our union wants the collective agreement to be concluded promptly to guarantee free union activities," and criticized, "We believe Samsung Display still does not recognize the labor union and is not making efforts to break away from the outdated framework of labor-management relations."

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