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Nearly 80% of Kia’s South Korean union workers voted to strike for higher pay, better benefits, and a four-day week.
Nearly 80% of Kia’s unionized workers in South Korea voted to authorize a strike, seeking higher pay, better benefits, and a four-day workweek, with 87% participation among 25,798 members.
The union now has legal authority to strike if negotiations fail at the National Labor Relations Commission.
Workers also demand an extended retirement age to 64.
The union remains open to talks if Kia offers acceptable terms.
This follows years of strike-free wage agreements.
Meanwhile, South Korea’s auto exports hit a record $5.5 billion in August, driven by strong European demand for electric vehicles, with annual exports reaching $47.7 billion.
Casi el 80% de los trabajadores sindicalizados de Kia en Corea del Sur votaron a favor de la huelga por salarios más altos, mejores beneficios, y una semana de cuatro días.