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Half million workers set for two-week nationwide strike against Yoon
Korea Herald Jul 2
By Lee Jaeeun
The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, the more militant of the nation's two largest umbrella labor organizations, has announced two weeks of strikes starting Monday to call for the resignation of President Yoon Suk Yeol.
The strikes, expected to involve a total 400,000 to 500,000 workers, comes in protest of Yoon’s proposed labor reform measures and as a broader pushback against perceived anti-union policies.
On Monday, approximately 3,000 workers, predominantly courier and home appliance repair personnel, will begin the strike, ceasing work to hold a rally at Gwanghwamun Square in the heart of Seoul. Following this gathering, additional members of the KCTU will join.
On Wednesday, large-scale rallies are planned across the country, including in the metropolitan cities of Seoul, Daegu, Busan, Gwangju and the southern island of Jeju. The following day, some service workers will hold a rally in front of Sungnyemun in Seoul. On July 8, public officials will hold a rally in Yeouido, Seoul.
On July 12, metal workers will go on a general strike. On July 13, health and medical workers and office workers will gather in Seoul to stage a rally. On July 15, a rally will be held calling for Yoon’s resignation....
The strikes, expected to involve a total 400,000 to 500,000 workers, comes in protest of Yoon’s proposed labor reform measures and as a broader pushback against perceived anti-union policies.
On Monday, approximately 3,000 workers, predominantly courier and home appliance repair personnel, will begin the strike, ceasing work to hold a rally at Gwanghwamun Square in the heart of Seoul. Following this gathering, additional members of the KCTU will join.
On Wednesday, large-scale rallies are planned across the country, including in the metropolitan cities of Seoul, Daegu, Busan, Gwangju and the southern island of Jeju. The following day, some service workers will hold a rally in front of Sungnyemun in Seoul. On July 8, public officials will hold a rally in Yeouido, Seoul.
On July 12, metal workers will go on a general strike. On July 13, health and medical workers and office workers will gather in Seoul to stage a rally. On July 15, a rally will be held calling for Yoon’s resignation....
more on the scheduled events:
http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20230702000111
