Korean Air's labor union, union members' families, and executives held a One Heart Festival on the 13th at the Korea Aerospace University Grand Sports Field to commemorate the union's 60th anniversary, the company announced.
About 2,300 people attended the event. Key guests included Kim Dong-myung, Chairman of the Federation of Korean Trade Unions; Kim Moon-soo, Chairman of the Economic, Social and Labor Council; National Assembly members Jin Sung-jun and Park Dae-soo; and Heo Hee-young, President of Korea Aerospace University. Woo Ki-hong, President of Korean Air, said, "A healthy labor-management relationship, united under the common goal of the company's development and the happiness of all executives and employees, has become a solid foundation for Korean Air's growth," adding, "I hope this event will further strengthen the culture of beautiful labor-management coexistence and harmony."
Before the main event of the 60th anniversary of the Korean Air Labor Union, employees, their families, and guests are flying paper airplanes. [Photo by Korean Air]
Korean Air holds a joint labor-management walking event every year to celebrate its founding anniversary. This year, marking the 60th anniversary, the event was organized as an experiential program that employees and their families could participate in. Activities included family sports games, visits to the Aerospace Museum, celebratory performances, and prize draws.
The origin of the Korean Air labor union dates back to the Aviation Branch of the National Federation Labor Union, established in 1965 during the Korean Air Corporation era. The union has continuously maintained its presence even after Korean Air was privatized following its founding in 1969.
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