Delivery Workers' Union Occupies CJ Daehan Tongun Headquarters... Glass Door Broken and Physical Altercation Ensues

CJ Daehan Tongun "Immediate Eviction" Demand

On the 10th, the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions' National Courier Workers' Union staged a surprise sit-in occupation at the CJ Logistics headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) National Courier Workers' Union (Courier Union) on the 10th launched a surprise occupation and sit-in protest at the CJ Logistics headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul. The CJ Logistics branch of the Courier Union has been continuing a general strike for 45 days.

According to the industry and CJ Logistics on the 10th, around 11:30 a.m., about 200 union members occupied the first-floor lobby of the company headquarters and began their sit-in protest. It is reported that some of the union members attempted to enter the offices.

Also, during the process of entering the headquarters, a glass door was broken, and some employees were reportedly injured.

The Courier Union originally planned to hold a press conference at 2 p.m. in front of CJ Group Chairman Lee Jae-hyun's residence to announce their future stance on the CJ Logistics strike situation. However, they canceled this and decided to hold a press conference at the same time in front of the CJ Logistics headquarters regarding the start of the occupation sit-in.

In response, CJ Logistics stated, "The Courier Union illegally intruded into the headquarters building, occupying the lobby and some offices, during which company property was damaged and collective violence was inflicted on employees." They demanded "immediate evacuation and resignation of those responsible." They added, "We will hold all involved criminally and civilly accountable according to a zero-tolerance policy."

The CJ Logistics Courier Union has been striking since December 28 of last year, demanding proper implementation of a social agreement to prevent overwork deaths. Although the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced that the implementation status of the 'Social Agreement to Prevent Courier Overwork' was satisfactory, the union raised issues with the ministry's investigation and continues the strike.

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