Converting non-regular workers in the public sector to regular job status, to induce the private sector to follow suit The government announced its ‘status of converting non-regular workers in the public sector to regular job status in 2013’… Continue Reading
The Subcommittee on the Promotion of Social Dialogue Ends Meetings The Subcommittee on the Promotion of Social Dialogue launched on 14 February by the Environmental & Labor Committee (ELC) of the National Assembly has finished discussions on the issues… Continue Reading
1. Major industrial unions begin 2014 collective bargaining Labor and management in both the metal and finance industries held their first central-level collective bargaining sessions, and as labor unions will demand high increases in wage, expansion of the scope of ordinary… Continue Reading
① Discussion on working hours and ordinary wage at the Subcommittee on the Promotion of Social Dialogue The Subcommittee on the Promotion of Social Dialogue (hereinafter “the Subcommittee”), launched by the Environment & Labor Committee (ELC) of the National Assembly,… Continue Reading
FKTU to demand wage increase while continuing labor strife against the government regarding ordinary wage On 13th February, the FKTU held its first executive officers’ meeting after the election of the new leadership. Various issues were discussed at the… Continue Reading
The KCTU held its regular convention on 13th February to finalize its action plan for 2014 including a series of rallies to oust President Park, expand the range of ordinary wage and implement a direct election system. For the 1st… Continue Reading
Regular Conventions of KCTU-affiliated Unions ∙ Regular convention of the Korea Health & Medical Workers’ Union (18th ~ 19th February) ∙ Regular convention of the Korean Cargo Transport Workers’ Union (22nd February) ∙ Regular convention of the Korean Federation of… Continue Reading