South Korea's Seoul subway union teases second ``indefinite general strike'' on 22nd

The Seoul Transportation Corporation labor union, which operates South Korea's Seoul Subway Lines 1 to 8, has declared a second general strike on the 22nd of this month, demanding a reversal of the company's workforce reduction plan. The public corporation labor union will hold a meeting on the 9th and 10th of this month.
Following a limited warning strike, an indefinite strike was teased. As labor and management continue to stand off, the possibility of traffic chaos is increasing.
On the morning of the 15th, the Seoul Transportation Corporation Labor Union, which is affiliated with the Democratic Labor Federation of Public Transportation Workers Union, held a press conference in front of Seoul City Hall.
He announced plans for an opening strike. Myung Seung-pil, chairman of the Seoul Transportation Corporation Labor Union, said, ``The public corporation's collective bargaining agreement requires new hires to fill vacancies to avoid job gaps.
``Seoul City and the corporation are aware of the violation of the law and the collective bargaining agreement, but they are not complying,'' he said. The main point of contention between labor and management is the company's plan to reduce personnel. A company suffering from large-scale deficits
The side's position is that a reduction in the number of employees (2,212 people) is unavoidable in order to normalize business operations, but the union is aiming to reduce the number of people guaranteed to work in pairs (232 people), contract work personnel (360 people), and reduce the retirement age to prevent exclusive work. retired person
The position is that a total of 868 people, including 276 people, should be hired. The Corporation's position is that, from a long-term perspective, a reduction in the number of employees through mandatory retirement is unavoidable. Gradual reorganization of operations in the event of retirement
The explanation is that the capacity will be adjusted naturally through measures such as planning. Chairman Myung said, ``Although the corporation carried out a two-day warning strike with the earnest desire to take countermeasures, there are still no alternatives or measures in sight.
``If Seoul City and the company choose confrontation and control over dialogue and negotiation, we will have no choice but to go on an all-out, indefinite strike from November 22nd.''
However, Chairman Myung said, ``We are always ready to negotiate for the safety of everyone,'' and ``We continue to urge Seoul City and the corporation to make a serious change in their positions.
I look forward to meaningful progress,'' he said, indicating room for negotiation.