Awl (송곳)

Episode 12 End

Come in.

Members, each stand on your post.

You have to keep this ground no matter what.

Yes, sir.

You must block them as if it were a matter of life and death.

Understood?

Yes, sir.

We shouldn't do this here. We cant' be sued for illegal strike.

Min-ho, we can't do this here.

Please take everyone out with you. We'll talk later.

Everyone!

We shouldn't block the store.

Let's go outside.

Let's go, people.

I'll talk to Mr. Joo.

Go out there and block them.

Sorry, folks. We're closed today.

- Please leave. - What?

Don't block them.

Stop this.

Come in.

My apologies.

So rude.

Can they do that?

Mr. Lee.

Let me have a word with you.

Are we gonna fight them or not?

I am not gonna fight illegally.

Do you think that's possible?

No matter how much we stick to the laws,

they'll turn it illegal just like that.

We don't have to follow suit

just because the world is unfair.

If we abide by the laws,

we'll have nothing to be ashamed of.

I made a promise to my members.

That I won't ever let

anyone get hurt because of this fight.

Let's see

if that's even possible.

Mr. Koo.

Mr. Koo!

When did you come?

I said good morning, and we had tea together a while ago.

Oh, right.

You should go if you're that worried.

I'm not worried about him.

Who's "him"?

What?

There are tones of people you worry about-

but you immediately knew whom I was referring to.

Yet you insist that you are not worried.

This is so pathetic.

Put a stop to love fight already and get back together.

Enough-

You see how dirty it is here?

You're slacking at work.

I'm gonna do some major cleaning later, so start cleaning now.

See this?

People try to find a distraction when they are heartbroken.

Hoping it'd help them get over.

I know exactly what you're going through.

What?

You smart-ass-

What's wrong?

I haven't hit you.

I feel dizzy.

It happens from time to time.

You alright?

Now that you mentioned, you seem to have lost weight too.

Really?

I'm on a diet.

Check it out!

Aren't you adorable.

By the way-

You sure you don't want to go see him?

The most painful part begins today.

That's why you're so worried.

Why aren't they even answering?

We came to work.

Why are you blocking the entrance?

What's going on?

We came this morning to work, but they're not letting us in.

This has to be illegal!

Obviously! I will get through them, so just follow me!

Ms. Han!

Wait a second.

Even during a strike, the company cannot refuse to admit employees.

It's illegal. Step aside.

It's not illegal!

Starting today, the company is imposing lockout.

Lockout?

What on earth is that?

I'm sure you know that a lockout is

perfectly legal, Mr. Lee.

What is a lockout?

No idea.

It means that you people can't come in here anymore.

It also means that the company is

no longer obliged to pay you at all.

What do we do?

How can they not pay us?

What happened?

The lockout.

When there is a lockout,

the company is required to notify the union first.

I was notified.

Then, why didn't you tell me?

Joo Yong-tae consultant said there can't be any good in telling members.

Frankly, I am of the same opinion.

We agreed that it would only scare them.

How could you do that?

We would have come up with a strategy had we known about it.

Mr. Lee.

Joo Yong-tae is a professional with hand-on experiences.

You have zero experience.

Just do as Joo Yong-tae says.

Then, you won't have anything to worry.

How can you be so irresponsible?

Just come to our branch now.

I've handed over all my authority to Joo Yong-tae.

So you should discuss with him from now on.

Everyone!

If we're not allowed to go in where we work,

then we shouldn't allow anybody else to go in.

Block them!

Stop it.

Block them!

Joo Yong-tae's people told us to block non-members from entering the store.

We can't do that. Let them go.

Fine.

You tell them.

Tell them it's illegal to block non-members.

Tell them to do nothing, just as the company ordered,

without being able to work or getting paid.

Go ahead and tell them.

Why didn't you tell us about the lockout?

People have to feel hopeless in order to be brutal.

That brutality is our power.

These people have gone through a lot already.

What are you trying to achieve by pushing them over the edge?

If I told you about the lockout?

You've got a solution?

Sometimes, weakness can become strength.

I am gonna find a solution.

Excuse me.

Ladies, please. Ladies!

We have to let non-members go to work.

We shouldn't be blocking them.

I promise to find an alternative solution-

so please let them through.

Please.

I beg you.

What happened with the lockout?

What do you mean?

Exactly what you saw.

If something like that were to happen-

you should have let me know in advance.

I am your superior.

It's true that you are my superior.

But have you thought about this?

Why would Mr. Sung relay the message only to me

and not to you, who is my superior?

There will be more intriguing news.

But I'm sure you have no idea.

What on earth?

I know I have money here.

Hello, ma'am.

I have money in my account, but this card-

it says it's declined.

Let me look into that for you.

Ma'am.

Your bank account has been seized.

What?

Seized?

By who?

It says "Fourmis."

[Notice of Bank Seizure for Loss Compensation]

Hey, it's mom.

Are you busy?

Um.

Well,

I'm supposed to pay the hospital today-

I know you already helped me out last month-

can you help me out just once more this time?

Yes.

I know you are having hard times too.

I know.

Ji-sook, don't cry.

Yes.

I know.

I don't want to be like you.

You are-

miserable.

Mr. Koo.

What an extreme way to be on a diet.

Soon you will wear size zero union vest.

How can you smile?

What you doing?