South Korean Government has expanded its return-to-work order for striking unionized truckers, ordering drivers who serve the steel and petrochemical industries to get back to work. South Korea’s Prime Minister Mr Han Duck-soo revealed the decision during an extraordinary Cabinet meeting as he noted that the strike by unionized truckers has entered its 15th day, dealing serious blows to the nation’s economy and industries. The prime minister said it was inevitable for the government to expand the back-to-work order amid concerns that the damage from the prolonged strike could expand to key industries, including semiconductors, and drive the nation’s economy into crisis.Mr Han said the latest step is an “special effort” by the government to protect the nation’s economy from a crisis and urged striking truckers to end their walkout and promptly return to work.He also stressed that the government stands by its stance that it will hold to account those responsible for the strike.ShareSince 24 November, thousands of cargo truck drivers have staged the strike to demand the extension of a freight rate system guaranteeing minimum wages.
South Korean Government has expanded its return-to-work order for striking unionized truckers, ordering drivers who serve the steel and petrochemical industries to get back to work. South Korea’s Prime Minister Mr Han Duck-soo revealed the decision during an extraordinary Cabinet meeting as he noted that the strike by unionized truckers has entered its 15th day, dealing serious blows to the nation’s economy and industries. The prime minister said it was inevitable for the government to expand the back-to-work order amid concerns that the damage from the prolonged strike could expand to key industries, including semiconductors, and drive the nation’s economy into crisis.Mr Han said the latest step is an “special effort” by the government to protect the nation’s economy from a crisis and urged striking truckers to end their walkout and promptly return to work.He also stressed that the government stands by its stance that it will hold to account those responsible for the strike.ShareSince 24 November, thousands of cargo truck drivers have staged the strike to demand the extension of a freight rate system guaranteeing minimum wages.
