Tension was palpable outside the Samsung Electronics DSR Tower in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province at noon on April 17. This was the first collective action in Samsung’s history, initiated by the National Samsung Electronics Union (National Samsung Union), with an event called “Rally 1,000.” Organizers estimated that more than 2,000 members attended, exceeding initial expectations.
The morning was marked by a tense confrontation between management and the union around the event location until the last minute. The National Samsung Union had planned to hold the rally in the lobby of the DSR Tower. However, the company said, “Permission is required to use company facilities” and instead prepared an outdoor bus stop as an alternative venue, citing security concerns as the reason for not allowing a gathering at the venue. ‘interior.
Security personnel were stationed throughout the first floor lobby of the DSR Tower, preventing all employees from entering. The center of the hall was hastily filled with numerous planters installed by the company over the weekend, making it difficult to hold the event indoors. So, the union’s executive committee opted to hold the event just outside the lobby as a backup plan.
The event continued with a presentation of the executive committee, open speeches, a union list presentation ceremony and a group performance. Lee Hyun-kook, vice president of the Samsung National Union, said, “Respect for work is our main message,” adding, “We want to be fully respected as members of Samsung Electronics, beyond just labor issues.” wages and social protection. »
The union announced plans to hold a second industrial action on May 24 at Samsung’s office building in Seocho. A representative of Samsung Electronics said: “We are committed to sincerely engaging in dialogue and negotiations with the union. »
Tension was palpable outside the Samsung Electronics DSR Tower in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province at noon on April 17. This was the first collective action in Samsung’s history, initiated by the National Samsung Electronics Union (National Samsung Union), with an event called “Rally 1,000.” Organizers estimated that more than 2,000 members attended, exceeding initial expectations.
The morning was marked by a tense confrontation between management and the union around the event location until the last minute. The National Samsung Union had planned to hold the rally in the lobby of the DSR Tower. However, the company said, “Permission is required to use company facilities” and instead prepared an outdoor bus stop as an alternative venue, citing security concerns as the reason for not allowing a gathering at the venue. ‘interior.
Security personnel were stationed throughout the first floor lobby of the DSR Tower, preventing all employees from entering. The center of the hall was hastily filled with numerous planters installed by the company over the weekend, making it difficult to hold the event indoors. So, the union’s executive committee opted to hold the event just outside the lobby as a backup plan.
The event continued with a presentation of the executive committee, open speeches, a union list presentation ceremony and a group performance. Lee Hyun-kook, vice president of the Samsung National Union, said, “Respect for work is our main message,” adding, “We want to be fully respected as members of Samsung Electronics, beyond just labor issues.” wages and social protection. »
The union announced plans to hold a second industrial action on May 24 at Samsung’s office building in Seocho. A representative of Samsung Electronics said: “We are committed to sincerely engaging in dialogue and negotiations with the union. »