Gwangju Labor Office Raids GGM Over Alleged Interference With Union Activities

GGM Hopes Search Will Clarify the Facts

The labor authorities investigating Gwangju Global Motors (GGM) for alleged unfair labor practices interfering with union activities have launched a compulsory investigation.

On October 1, the Gwangju Regional Employment and Labor Office dispatched about 10 personnel including labor inspectors to GGM, located in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, Jeollanam-do, and executed a search and seizure warrant.

Exterior view of Gwangju Global Motors.

The search and seizure focused mainly on the office on the second floor of GGM, and it is understood that labor inspectors secured data stored on company PCs and other materials.

This search and seizure is reportedly related to the investigation into unfair labor practices against the union by GGM executives and employees that surfaced in September last year.

At that time, union members claimed that, while they were conducting promotional activities in front of the CEO's office, GGM officials interfered with union activities by damaging banners and seizing microphones, among other actions.

The Gwangju Regional Employment and Labor Office is said to be examining whether the company management was involved in these employees’ actions or whether any specific individuals directed or instigated them.

Regarding this, a GGM official said, "The company has cooperated faithfully," adding, "We hope that all facts will be clearly revealed through this search."

The official also stated, "GGM has consistently practiced transparent management by adhering to the Labor-Management Win-Win Development Agreement—a social commitment made at the time of the company’s establishment—and by discussing company issues together with the Win-Win Council. Going forward, as in the past, we will continue to comply with the agreement, recognize the three basic labor rights, and contribute to job creation and revitalization of the local economy."

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