South Korea’s metal workers’ union announced a strike scheduled for July 15, driven by concerns over job security in an era where AI technology and robots are becoming commonplace in industries.
The union, which represents 180,000 workers across sectors such as automobiles, shipbuilding, and steel, is also calling for reforms in wage negotiation systems.
This move comes amidst broader labor disputes sparked by record profits of tech giants like Samsung Electronics during the global AI boom, raising questions on profit-sharing with employees.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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