Seoul: Unionized workers at Hyundai Motor Co. are set to initiate a partial strike this week in protest against President Yoon Suk Yeol's recent martial law declaration, as confirmed by the company's union on Thursday. The strike aims to express solidarity with an umbrella labor union's broader walkout against the President's actions, which were deemed short-lived. According to Yonhap News Agency, Hyundai's union, which comprises 43,000 members, plans to conduct a four-hour strike on both Thursday and Friday, following the directives of the Korean Metal Workers' Union (KMWU). The KMWU is affiliated with the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), known for its militant stance. Additionally, GM Korea Co.'s union, consisting of 7,300 members, has also resolved to engage in a four-hour walkout on the same days. This move aligns with the larger protests orchestrated by the KCTU, which declared an indefinite strike on Wednesday. The union's demand is for President Yoon to resign, taking responsibility for t he martial law decision that has caused nationwide unrest. President Yoon's declaration of martial law on Tuesday night cited "anti-state forces" as disrupting government functions through impeachment efforts and a reduced budget proposal. However, the declaration was rescinded early Wednesday after the National Assembly voted against it, marking the country's first martial law motion in over forty years. In response, opposition parties have moved to impeach the president, criticizing the failed martial law attempt.
Hyundai Motor Union to Stage Partial Strike Amid Political Turmoil.
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