Brief summary of reasons for railway sabotage

[Planning] Railroad strikes repeat every year… How serious is the manpower shortage?

Maeil Ilbo = Reporter Lee Hye-kyung | Due to KORAIL’s serious manpower shortage problem that has not been resolved, slowdowns and strikes by the railroad union are recurring every year. The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, the Public Transport Workers’ Union, and the National Railroad Workers’ Union began their law compliance struggle on the 18th and held a press conference to announce a general strike on the 21st. They announced that they plan to go on an indefinite general strike early next month. On the 18th, as the railroad union began a struggle to comply with the law starting from the first train, the metropolitan subway, Suin Bundang Line, Gyeongui-Jungang Line, and Seohae Line were delayed, causing inconvenience to citizens. KORAIL said, “To minimize the impact of train delays, some trains will be operated. Use it because you can change the destination or cancel the service.

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Major demands of the railroad union

Is

△4 group 2nd shift conversion

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Recruitment of insufficient manpower, including manpower required for opening routes

△2.5% flat increase in basic salary as set by the government

△Resolution of KRW 23.1 billion in delayed wages

△Introduction of a fair promotion system

Suspension of outsourcing and workforce reduction

etc.

Ministry of Strategy and Finance

Reduction of 1,566 people

Seoul Transportation Corporation

Reduced 2,211 people

Government, Seoul Metropolitan Government

massive deficit

Workforce reduction and outsourcing

railroad union

As the route increases

staffing

Opposition to outsourcing