Korea Zinc's Moon Byung-guk, Union Chairman, Receives Industrial Service Medal Award

Korea Zinc announced on the 2nd that Moon Byeong-guk, chairman of the labor union, received the 'Industrial Service Medal' in celebration of Labor Day.

Chairman Moon joined Korea Zinc Onsan Smelter in 1992 and has served as the labor union secretary-general and chairman from 2008 to the present during his 31 years of service.

Korea Zinc announced on the 2nd that Moon Byung-guk, chairman of the labor union (left), received the 'Industrial Medal' in celebration of Labor Day. (Provided by Korea Zinc)

He was recognized for his contributions to enhancing union members' rights, counseling and resolving workers' grievances, reducing labor market disparities through improvements in working conditions and treatment, and improving unfair labor-management practices. He also introduced systems to prevent industrial accidents and realize a safe workplace, and improved workers' quality of life with a sincere and exemplary attitude at industrial sites.

In the 2022 negotiations, he agreed to reform the shift work system, fully adopting a 4-team 2-shift system from the previous 4-team 3-shift system. He worked to improve workers' rights, including wage system improvements, and notably contributed to achieving 36 consecutive years without labor disputes, helping to establish and solidify a culture of coexistence between labor and management.

Chairman Moon has also contributed to the development of external labor-management relations by serving as the senior vice chairman of the Korean Federation of Trade Unions Ulsan Regional Headquarters, a labor-management civil consultation committee member of Ulju-gun, and a worker member of the Ulsan Local Labor Commission.