[Herald Economy=Reporter Ahn Hyo-jeong] The Cargo Solidarity branch of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions' Public Transport Workers' Union held a large rally to condemn the recent death of a union member and declared an all-out campaign.Cargo Solidarity held an "All-Out Struggle" rally on the 25th in front of the CU Jinju Logistics Center in Jeongchon‑myeon, Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province. Organizers estimated roughly 9,000 members attended to demand restoration of the deceased worker’s honor and to call on BGF Logis, the logistics subsidiary of CU convenience stores, to accept responsibility.
A union official said, "We engrave in our hearts the extraordinary resolve that we are the fallen member." He added, "The blood shed for this martyr has crystallized into the anger of 450,000 cargo workers, and the martyr's final cry has become the marching song we now sing together." The official also criticized management, saying that on the day the member died the company filed a court injunction to ban interference with operations, and that it is now denying the hard‑fought negotiations and changing its position.
At the same rally, Cargo Solidarity formally released "Fight Guideline No. 1," outlining its next steps. Under the directive, all regional headquarters' executive committees nationwide will convert into regional struggle headquarters. All members will don protest vests and mourning ribbons and move into an emergency action posture. Once the chair issues orders, every member will cease work at their sites and assemble for a Cargo Solidarity Emergency General Meeting. The union said this posture leaves open the possibility of escalating to a full‑scale campaign depending on the outcome of negotiations.The deceased member's family attended the rally and reinforced the union's resolve. The family said, "Seeing all of you here gives us strength. Let us fight together so your will is carried through to the end."
The event continued into an evening cultural memorial program that included messages from international solidarity groups and citizen remarks.
Police reinforced their presence as tensions rose, deploying about 1,580 officers to the scene. A police official said, "Given the memorial atmosphere, we do not expect major physical clashes, but because a large crowd has gathered we are taking every precaution to prevent unexpected incidents."
