The Maritime Executive reports that union official Kim Dong-ha began a crane protest at Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Ulsan shipyard on 18 October. The account is attributed to the local branch of the Korean Metal Workers’ Union.

According to the report, members rejected an earlier proposed contract and the union called partial walkouts extending through 23 October. The article does not quantify production delays or establish a complete yard shutdown.

The union is also seeking changes to benefits and workplace safety, the report says. The reviewed article does not include a response from the company.

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Source: The Maritime Executive · original report