Calling for Amendment of the Constitution toward Labor-friendly Regime Top leaders of the FKTU and the KCTU visited Chung Sye-Kyun, Speaker of the National Assembly and Kim Jae-Kyung, Chairman of the Constitutional Amendment Committee within the National Assembly, in… Continue Reading
Persistent difference of opinion between labor and management regarding the scope of wages to be included in calculations of minimum wage On April 13, the Environment and Labor Committee of the National Assembly opened a sub-committee to hear opinions… Continue Reading
Tripartite discussions on reforming the social dialogue organization The tripartite partners of Korea reached a consensus on some issues regarding revision of the social dialogue organization, including its name, at the Tripartite Representative Meeting on April 3. Discussions involved… Continue Reading
Labor aims to increase both wages and employment security in 2018 collective bargaining The Federation of Korean Trade Unions (FKTU) delivered its guidelines for wage and collective bargaining 2018 to its affiliates. The guidelines incorporate demands such as ▲worker’s… Continue Reading
Discussions on constitutional amendment Representatives of the ruling and opposition parties had meetings on 13~14 March to discuss constitutional amendment, but failed to reach agreement. The government is planning to propose a bill on constitutional amendment prepared by the… Continue Reading
Government focuses on measures for youth employment On 15 March, the government announced comprehensive measures for youth employment, including support for companies which hire youth. [ Four Areas of Youth Employment Measures] 1. Enhance support for income,… Continue Reading
Discussion of action plans for 2018 begun The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) held a central executive committee meeting at the end of January to discuss action plans for 2018 including ▲ expanding basic labor rights, ▲unionizing 2… Continue Reading