Hyundai and union end strike with wage deal; AI and robotics to be discussed

Aug 25, 2026 · Issue 4 · 3 sources, 3 articles

Hyundai and the union reached a wage agreement to end the strike. The parties will also discuss job security in light of AI and robotisation.

Who is affected and how

employee

Job protection against AI and robotics is becoming a collective bargaining topic in manufacturing.

HR professional

Automation clauses may come up in collective agreements, so preparation for talks with employee representatives is needed.

manager

Linking the wage bargain to the automation plan is a negotiating factor at manufacturing companies.

Sources

• Hyundai, union reach wage deal to end strike; will discuss AI, robotics job securityautomotive news · Aug 25, 2026
• Hyundai, union reach deal after decade-first full strike as AI job concerns take center stagenews.dealershipguy.com · Aug 25, 2026
• Hyundai Motor and Union Reach Wage Agreement and Discuss Artificial Intelligence - WSJwsj.com · Aug 25, 2026

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