Hyundai's Korean Metal Workers' Union negotiates job security and transition training during electric vehicle transition.

Hyundai's Korean Metal Workers' Union, representing 180,000 auto workers, including 70,000 at Hyundai and Kia, is addressing job losses due to the electric vehicle transition. The union is negotiating a new annual contract, focusing on job security and transition training for workers moving into new roles. South Korea's labor movement is concerned about the impact of electrification on jobs in the auto industry.

July 01, 2024
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