"Yongjin Hyung, I'll use it well"... Emart Union Responds to 'SSG Sale' Special Bonus with Appreciation

10,000 Won 'Imaticon' Provided to All Employees

Customers are shopping at Emart Seongsu branch in Seoul on the 20th of last month. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] The National Emart Labor Union, affiliated with the Federation of Korean Trade Unions, responded on the 13th to Shin Yong-jin, Vice Chairman of Shinsegae Group, who paid a special incentive bonus to all employees following the success of the 'SSG Sale,' saying, "Let's recreate Emart's glory."

In a statement titled "Yongjin Hyung, We Will Use It Well," the union said, "In these serious times, rather than clashing and blaming each other over small differences of opinion, we hope that labor and management will overcome the situation together and create a sustainable good company, and that Emart employees who have worked together will receive fair compensation and distribution."

The union added, "Although not all of the union's demands were accepted in this wage negotiation, our members take pride in receiving the best treatment in the industry. Which negotiation can be 100% satisfactory?" and emphasized, "We see the current reality faced by the distribution industry as a serious crisis, as if aliens are invading Earth. In protecting the Earth, labor and management cannot act separately."

Earlier, on the 21st of last month, the union demanded appropriate compensation for employees, saying, "During the three days of the SSG Sale, employees spent a hectic three days ensuring customer safety, product display, and customer service." Emart paid all approximately 26,000 employees 'Ematicon' gift certificates worth 100,000 won each. These gift certificates can be used like cash at Emart stores nationwide.

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