# Hyundai Motor’s South Korean union stages first full strike in a decade over pay

https://mins.news/en/item/28021

- Reuters, 2026-08-21 04:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/hyundai-motors-union-stages-first-full-strike-10-years-over-wage-talks-2026-08-21/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a87d465f7c24d00010fa47b

> Hyundai Motor’s South Korean union launched its first full strike in ten years on Friday after wage negotiations stalled. It is seeking a higher retirement age and job protections from the effects of artificial intelligence and automation.

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