Hyundai Motor labor union warns against deploying humanoid robots without prior agreement
Hyundai Motor's labor union warned that it will block humanoid robot deployment by 2028 without a prior agreement. The move cites risks to job security.
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The labor union for Hyundai Motor Company issued a formal warning on January 22, 2026, against management plans to deploy humanoid robots without first obtaining labor approval. In an internal letter reviewed by Reuters, the union stated that not a single robot using new technology will be allowed to enter the workplace unless a labor-management agreement is reached. This stance creates a direct challenge to the automation strategy of Hyundai Motor Company (OTC) , which has recently driven the company's shares to record highs.
