Samsung BioLogics Union: "Third Post-Mediation Next Month... Strike to Begin if No Progress"
Management Agrees to Union’s Demand for Decision-Makers to Attend
The labor union of Samsung BioLogics announced that it would launch collective action if the management fails to present an additional proposal during the third post-mediation session scheduled for October 1. As part of their preparations, the union also stated that it would reinstall flags and banners at the workplace.
A labor union flag is hanging at the Samsung BioLogics plant in Yeonsu-gu, Incheon. Yonhap News Agency
View original imageOn September 22, the Samsung BioLogics labor union released a statement saying, "Today, the second post-mediation session lasted about two hours, but as expected, no agreement was reached due to the absence of a proposal from management. We are scheduled to meet again at the third post-mediation session on October 1." On this day, the union delivered a list of 18 key final issues to management and reportedly requested both the company's official position on these items and a wage increase proposal.
With no agreement reached even in the second post-mediation session, labor and management are set to face each other again at the third post-mediation session on October 1. The union demanded that the CEO and key decision-makers be present at the third session, and management has reportedly agreed to this request.
The union stated, "If management does not present its position at the third post-mediation session, we will announce a specific date for collective action, provide sequential instructions, and proceed with the action. However, if there is progress—such as the presentation of an additional proposal—we will put collective action on hold."
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In April and May, the Samsung BioLogics labor union staged its first-ever strike since the company‘s founding, demanding, among other things, that 20% of operating profit be paid out as a performance bonus. Although negotiations between labor and management are ongoing, no progress has been made for several months.
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