CU Franchise Owners: "Rejecting Products Delivered by Striking Drivers"

Hardline Response to Prolonged Supply Disruptions: “Threatening Our Livelihoods”

Conflict Escalates with Planned Blockade of Jinchun Hub

Pressure Mounts on BGF Retail to Respond

As disruptions in product supply continue due to the collective delivery refusal by the Cargo Truckers Solidarity Division of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), CU franchise owners have announced a strong response, stating they will seek the removal of Cargo Truckers Solidarity delivery drivers participating in the strike from the industry.

According to the retail industry on April 28, the CU Franchise Owners Association issued a statement the previous day, declaring that they would no longer accept products transported by drivers who participated in the delivery refusal. Regardless of the negotiation outcome, the association explained that it would be difficult to continue doing business with drivers who caused damage to stores by halting deliveries over an extended period.

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The association emphasized, "We do not wish for conflict with any particular group," but added, "The losses from logistics disruptions are being fully passed on to the franchise owners." In reality, some stores are facing significant operational disruptions due to unstable product supply.

Additionally, the association urged BGF Retail, the headquarters, to take more proactive measures. They demanded swift negotiations that consider the losses suffered by franchise owners, as well as prompt measures to normalize logistics and compensate for damages.

Meanwhile, the situation began on April 7, when delivery drivers belonging to the CU branch of the Cargo Truckers Solidarity collectively stopped deliveries. As supply disruptions persist, the Cargo Truckers Solidarity Division has announced plans to expand its protest. After blockading the Jinju Logistics Center, they have also declared intentions to blockade the Jincheon Hub Logistics Center, a key strategic site nationwide, indicating that the conflict is expected to escalate further.

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