Courier Union Ends Sit-in at CJ Logistics Headquarters... "Management, Engage in Dialogue" (Comprehensive)

After 19 Days of Occupying Headquarters... Social Dialogue Scheduled to Review Agreement Implementation

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[Asia Economy Reporter Gong Byung-sun] The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions' National Courier Workers' Union (Courier Union) ended its occupation protest at the CJ Logistics headquarters after 19 days. Going forward, the Courier Union plans to increase pressure on CJ Logistics management to engage in dialogue.

On the 28th at 3 p.m., the Courier Union held a press conference in front of the CJ Logistics headquarters to announce this. Kim Tae-wan, the senior vice chairman of the Courier Union, stated, "As of this time, we are lifting the occupation protest on the first floor of the CJ Logistics headquarters," calling it "a magnanimous decision for dialogue."

The occupation protest was lifted following political persuasion efforts. Senior Vice Chairman Kim said, "This morning, the Democratic Party's Livelihood Coordination Meeting visited the protest site, held a meeting, and proposed social dialogue," adding, "They acknowledged that the social agreement to prevent death from overwork has not been properly implemented, and will initiate a public verification of this, convening social dialogue to monitor the implementation of the agreement."

However, the Courier Union simultaneously pressured CJ Logistics to come to the negotiating table. The union emphasized, "We made a magnanimous decision for dialogue, and the ball is now in the management's court," stressing, "The outcome will vary greatly depending on CJ Logistics' choice."

On the 10th, about 200 union members staged a surprise occupation of the CJ Logistics headquarters lobby and offices. During this process, glass doors were broken and injuries occurred, leading the management to file a complaint with the Seoul Namdaemun Police Station against the union members for trespassing and property damage. Subsequently, Jin Kyung-ho, the chairman of the Courier Union, began a 'hunger strike without salt and water' but was hospitalized on the 26th due to deteriorating health.

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