Shipbuilding Labor Talks Hit Fresh Snags After Tentative Deal Rejected

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HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ union members rejected a tentative wage and collective bargaining agreement, renewing uncertainty in shipbuilding labor talks. A court ruling has also recognized Hanwha Ocean’s obligation to negotiate with its union.

This year’s wage and collective bargaining negotiations in the shipbuilding industry are drifting back into uncertainty just as they appeared to be nearing a conclusion. Following the rejection of a tentative agreement between HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and its union in a membership vote, a court ruling recognizing Hanwha Ocean’s obligation to negotiate with a ...