Cargo Solidarity withdraws from extraordinary “strike” due to government pressure
On December 9, 2022, Freight Solidarity, made up of South Korean freight drivers, decided to withdraw the “transport strike” after a vote by its members.
Until now, this organization, which was feared as the strongest “trade union” in South Korea, was “probably the first time” (Korean newspaper newsroom) unilaterally surrendered to government pressure.
“The principle won, the solidarity of goods the white flag after 16 days” (Chosun Ilbo)
The historic “white flag”
A major South Korean business newspaper reported the news on Dec. 10 with almost the same headline on its front page.
“It’s a historic event when you think about labor management issues in South Korea.”
The Korean newspaper’s editorial team said on December 9:
Cargo Solidarity conducted a nationwide “union membership vote” that day, and 62% voted to lift the “strike” and return to work.
“It was unthinkable that Freight Solidarity would collapse under government pressure,” he said.
What is Solidarity Loading? what was the problem this time?
First, what kind of organization is Cargo Solidarity? Since then, the conflict with the government began.
The official name of Cargo Solidarity is Confederation of National Trade Unions (KCTU) Public Transportation Workers Union Cargo Solidarity.
With over 20,000 truckers nationwide, it is known as the strongest hardline organization among South Korea’s national hardline centers and the KCTU.
