On the 12th, the KCTU stated in a commentary, “The KCTU respects this decision by the union to allow its members to determine for themselves the union’s important future direction.”
It added, “Membership in an umbrella organization is a matter that a labor union must judge and decide autonomously,” noting, “In particular, since this is a crucial decision that will shape the union’s future, the will of the entire membership must be fully reflected.”
The KCTU assessed that the decision to consult members directly is in line with the principles of labor union democracy.
It urged the company not to interfere in the voting process. The KCTU stated, “The company must not interfere or exert pressure in any way to ensure that this vote proceeds according to the free will of the members,” adding, “Any act that obstructs affiliation with a higher-level organization or infringes upon members’ autonomous choices may constitute an unfair labor practice under the Labor Union Act.”
The SAMSUNG BIOLOGICS Win-Win Union plans to hold an online general meeting on the 13th and conduct a membership vote through the 18th.
The union continues to be in conflict with management over issues such as wage increases and improvements to the personnel system. Since the 6th, it has been conducting a second partial strike, primarily involving staff in quality control (QC) testing, quality assurance (QA), logistics, and indirect support roles within production departments. The union had initially planned a full-scale strike but adjusted the scope of the strike after a court restricted industrial action in certain production processes.
