Agency Union "Courier Union Refuses to Demand Normalization of Public Service"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Hyun-seok] The CJ Logistics Agency Union claimed on the 23rd that the breakdown of negotiations held thereafter was the responsibility of the delivery workers' union, which even refused demands for the normalization of public services.

After declaring the final breakdown of negotiations on the 25th, the Agency Union stated in a press release, "The delivery workers' union rejected even reasonable demands for the normalization of public services," adding, "It is now inevitable to apply a zero-tolerance principle according to laws and contracts."

The Agency Union pointed out, "During the recent three days of talks, the delivery workers' union continuously added unacceptable demands such as job security and the withdrawal of all civil and criminal complaints from all stakeholders," calling it "a situation where they committed illegal acts first and then demand more."

Individual delivery workers, who are self-employed, must renew contracts with their affiliated agencies every two years. However, the delivery workers' union's demands could create a situation where contracts cannot be terminated even if illegal acts are committed, exceeding the six years guaranteed under the Living Logistics Act. The Agency Union stated that it cannot accept this provision.

In particular, the Agency Union expressed strong regret over the delivery workers' union opposing the clause that prohibits interference with legal alternative deliveries conducted by the Agency Union to normalize public services. The Agency Union emphasized, "To prevent service disruptions disguised as labor disputes, which cause public inconvenience and damage to small business owners, there must be no obstruction of legal alternative deliveries," and added, "We requested something legal, but if it is rejected just because union members' incomes decrease or they dislike it, what kind of dialogue are they proposing?"

The Agency Union said, "We proposed concessions such as actively persuading individual agencies pursuing contract termination considering the delivery workers' union's position and suspending complaints and accusations at the agency level, but the delivery workers' union made not a single concession," and stated, "All responsibility for the breakdown of talks lies with the delivery workers' union."

The Agency Union also explained, "During these talks, we felt that the delivery workers' union's purpose was to involve the principal rather than resolve the conflict," and added, "As we have stated several times, we have no choice but to apply the zero-tolerance principle according to laws and contracts."

Meanwhile, the Agency Union emphasized, "There has been considerable pressure suggesting that it would be better to conclude by withdrawing complaints regarding the delivery workers' union's illegal acts and violence," and stressed, "We will not yield to external pressure that condones illegal acts."

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