INTERNATIONAL
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Labor Dispute Hits Hyundai: South Korea’s largest car maker said more than half its operations have ground to a halt in a dispute with workers over year-end bonuses. The 28,000 members of Hyundai Motor Co.’s union will take a strike vote next Tuesday. The dispute started in mid-December after labor leaders demanded an increase in bonus payments, which are part of wages under Korean law. Hyundai said it cannot afford higher bonuses. The company says profit margins are slim because of high labor costs and lost production. Union members have refused to work overtime, it said.
