Difficulties negotiating with its labour union may see Hyundai Motor shift production of its buses abroad.

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According to Reuters, Hyundai recently failed to ship about 5,600 buses.


Spokesman Jake Jang told the news agency that the failure was a consequence of its labour union refusing to accept a company proposal to introduce a night shift.


Jang was quoted saying: “We are considering starting overseas production to meet demand from abroad, especially from China, Russia and the Middle East.”

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