Celltrion Workers Form First Labor Union, Seek Pay Transparency
Employees at the South Korean biotech firm launched a union on June 1, 2026, demanding clearer compensation and better staffing. The company said it will follow legal procedures in any talks.
koreatimes.co.krWorkers at Celltrion Inc. formed the company's first labor union on June 1 in Seoul. The union called for transparency in compensation and said the step ends an era of what it described as fake communication.
In its founding statement, the union asked management to provide transparent compensation and respect that matches the devotion put in by its workers. It also urged an increase in staffing and enhanced welfare benefits. Celltrion said it respects the labor rights guaranteed by law.
The company added that it plans to respond with good faith in accordance with the law and regulations to any future proceedings launched by the union. The announcement came from the newly formed union and was reported by Yonhap.
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