Small and Medium Business Technology Information Promotion Agency Signs Labor-Management Collective Agreement for the First Time in Six Years

First Revision Since December 2020 Agreement
Improvements in Working Conditions Including 15-Minute Increment Annual Leave

The Small and Medium Business Technology Information Promotion Agency and the labor union announced on May 8 that they have signed the "2026 Collective Agreement." This agreement was promoted following the expiration of the validity period of the previous collective agreement, which was signed on December 21, 2020. The labor and management revised the provisions to reflect the changing labor environment and reached a final agreement aimed at improving employee welfare and protecting their rights and interests.

The negotiation committee members, including Kim Youngshin, President of the Small and Medium Business Technology Information Promotion Agency (fifth from the right), and Ji Donghoon, Chairman of the Labor Union (sixth from the right), are posing for a commemorative photo celebrating the signing of the collective labor agreement. Photo by Kijeongwon

The new collective agreement includes specific improvements such as: guaranteeing and strengthening the capacity of labor union activities, supporting work-life balance, and establishing protections for human rights and a safe working environment. Key provisions include revising the flexible work system to allow employees to use annual leave in 15-minute increments and introducing a flexible commuting system, thereby enhancing convenience for employees. In addition, a new clause was established to prevent workplace harassment, and systems to protect victims were strengthened.

Furthermore, the statute of limitations for disciplinary action related to sexual misconduct has been extended to 10 years, thereby raising ethical awareness within the organization. The scope of prohibited discrimination has also been expanded to include not only gender, but also disability, race, religion, and sexual orientation.

At the collective agreement signing ceremony held on May 7 in the main conference hall on the first floor of the Sejong headquarters, representatives of labor and management emphasized that this agreement would become a new turning point for the organization’s development. Kim Youngshin, President of the Small and Medium Business Technology Information Promotion Agency, said, “This collective agreement is the result of six years of labor-management harmony since 2020, made possible by mutual respect and trust. We will continue to create a stable working environment for our employees and further enhance trust in our organization’s operations.”

Ji Donghun, Chairman of the Labor Union, stated, “We expect this agreement will help improve employees’ working conditions and boost morale. The union will also actively cooperate for the development of the organization.”

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