Strike ends at Nexen’s Czech tire production plant

Zatec, Czech Republic – A week-long strike at Nexen Tire’s production facility in Zatec has come to an end with trade unions claiming success in enforcing “a significant part” of their demand.

In a statement 8 Feb, the Kovo trade union said it had reached an agreement with the Korean tire maker on a number of issues, including an 8% wage increase effective 1 March.

In addition, the union said it expected financial compensation of CZK20,000 (€840) for employees for not having received a raise in wages for 2022 and the first three months of the year.

The remaining points of the agreement, Kovo said, will be discussed and agreed upon by the end of March at the latest.

"The wording of the current agreement is a compromise between the demands that we presented as the Kovo Trade Union and the well-founded counter-arguments of the representatives of the Korean owner of Nexen Tire,” said chairman of Kovo Roman Durco.

“In any case, it means a huge shift," he added.

ERJ has requested comment from Nexen Tire about these developments at its Czech site.