1. Hyundai Motor Company and its labor union are in the midst of contentious wage negotiations. 2. The union has announced partial strikes for July 10th and 11th. 3. The company is also facing concerns about automation and the need to maintain competitiveness.

1. Hyundai Motor Company's labor union decided to initiate a partial strike for four hours each day on July 10 and 11 due to difficulties in wage negotiations. 2. This would be the first strike in six years if it goes ahead. 3. Management and labor have met 11 times since June 23 but failed to narrow their differences, leading to the union's decision to strike.