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When Coalition Falls Apart: Case of Solidarity Building of Two Unions

Han, Baran

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Abstract

This article examines the external and organizational factors behind the coalition dynamics of two labour unions representing a different mix of employment contract types – temporary and permanent – that led the 2007 Irregular Workers Movement in South Korea. Drawing on semi-structured interview, video, newspapers and internal document data, we find that while political opportunities drove the two unions to come together, broad alliances formed around the coalition on the issue of job security of irregular workers marginalized the union with predominantly regular workers. Organizational differences that seemed complementary at first hindered a collective identity from forming and became a source of resentment as strikes continued on. Varying progression of negotiations not only reduced the benefits of claims coordination and collective action but also invoked otherness among them. Lack of trust and recognition did not allow for even a loose cooperative differentiation relation.

Issue Date
2019-01
Publisher
KDI School of Public Policy and Management
Pages
33
Series Title
KDI School Working Paper 19-01
URI
https://archives.kdischool.ac.kr/handle/11125/33809
URL
https://ssrn.com/abstract=3336154
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