Hyundai’s labor situation is up in the air after its union membership elects a former leader known for his contentious approach to negotiations.
Last month’s election of fiery unionist Park Yoo Ki, 50, a 27-year veteran employee of Hyundai, reportedly has given management quite a jolt. He succeeds Lee Kyung Hoon, a moderate leader ill-disposed to call strikes.
Park previously headed the Hyundai union in 2006-2007 when he called strikes that caused near-record losses for the company.
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