Subjects for collective bargaining

Korean labor law, more specifically “trade union and labor relations adjustment act (TULRAA)”, does not provide a detailed list of what can be submitted as subjects for collective bargaining. However, classification of bargaining subjects into three categories – mandatory, permissible, and illegal – can be made based on court precedents.

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Setting up a labor union in Korea

For most, or maybe all, of top management in any country, a news that their employees started to set up a labor union in the workplace may not be an welcome news.

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Korean labor unions getting realistic?

Almost every year, early summer in Korea has been a season of strikes and rallies by labor unions. So far, it seems like a different one this year.  Continue reading Korean labor unions getting realistic?

Can branch managers join a labor union?

More than 100 days have passed since the strike at Allianz Life Insurance started. Last week, management of the company fired 87 branch managers for participating in illegal strike when they are supposed to side with management as senior managers. Continue reading Can branch managers join a labor union?