Kumho strike in Korea is over for now

Aug. 20, 2012

The strike was over almost before it started. Kumho Tire Co.'s unionized workers in South Korea shut down tire production by starting a strike at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012.

Before the end of the day, the strike was over -- at least for now.

According to the Yonhap News Agency, the workers were striking for more money and "better working conditions." However, "a local court accepted a request by the company's management to issue an injunction to suspend the walkout."

Plant workers were back producing tires early Friday morning, according to a spokesperson for the Korean company's United States subsidiary, Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc.

For more information, check out this link: "Unionists at Kumho Tire decide to return to work."