Conflict Over Posting Promotional Materials at LG Twin Towers Cleaning Workers' Protest Site

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] A physical altercation occurred between LG Twin Tower cleaning workers protesting against mass layoffs and company security staff.

According to the LG Twin Tower branch of the Public Transport Union on the 10th, around 8:40 a.m., there was a clash between company security personnel and cleaning workers at the LG Twin Tower protest site in Yeouido. After completing their morning promotional campaign, the workers attempted to post promotional materials on the lobby wall, but the company blocked them, leading to a dispute. The union stated, "The company security personnel pushed a union member with their arm, causing injuries," adding, "In addition to a fractured rib, there is pain in the fingers, and further examinations are underway."

However, the company's claim differs. The company explained, "A union member tripped and fell while moving, complained of pain, and was taken to the hospital but returned to the site shortly after," adding, "The police reviewed the site video and took action, concluding there was no issue."

S&I Corporation, an LG Group affiliate managing the LG Twin Tower building, ended its contract last year with the subcontractor 'Jisoo I&C,' to which the cleaning workers belonged. After being laid off on December 31, 2020, the workers began a strike demanding employment succession and have continued a 'sleep-in protest' in the building lobby.

The company proposed that all 30 cleaning workers on strike work at the LG Mapo Building located on Mapo-daero near Yeouido and allowed union members aged 65 and older to continue working, but no compromise has been reached due to differences between the two sides.

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