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Today K. Times published in its latest edition following article:


Labor Union Challenges President-Elect (*)
 

The head of the nation's largest umbrella union has vowed to act sternly to challenge the incoming government's pro-business stance, hinting at massive rallies for the next five years.


Lee Suk-haeng, chairman of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, Thursday rejected the presidential transition team's proposal of forming a four-party commission where management, government, workers and civic groups can meet to solve labor issues.


Lee said that the incoming government is showing no willingness to actually improve the current labor environment. "If they really wanted such a body, then they should have asked for our collaboration ahead of announcing it as an official plan,'' he said, adding that there could be no negotiation in such a process.


However, he said if the new government tries to establish a body that is based on "mutual understanding,'' he would dispatch representatives.

Lee's attitude is attributable to the fact that the President-elect has not yet met union leaders, but had meals with business leaders on several occasions, emphasizing that he would ease the regulations hindering business management.


The President-elect is also infamous among many workers for having said ``the non-permanent workers problem is a systemic one and is inevitable,'' during his campaign. His comments and rather lukewarm attitude toward the workers have brought resistance in the labor sector, observers say.


Lee Suk-haeng, who takes a tough line on the side of labor, threatened protests whenever appropriate. "Under the Roh Moo-hyun government, about 980 members went to prison for our activity, but we are ready to send 9,800 under Lee Myung-bak's,'' he said.


He also said should the government not come up with proper measures toward the union and other labor issues, he will organize massive strikes that could harm the country's international credibility.


"It won't be those you have seen before. We will stop planes and trains and cut the electricity. The French did it, so why can't we?'' he said.


Also, he revealed that the group is planning protests against the free trade agreement between Korea and the United States.


He said he would meet leaders of labor unions in other countries such as the U.S., Canada and Australia to discuss the issue.

 
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2008/01/117_17141.html


 

* Well, just let's wait and see what will be happen.. (^^)

 

 

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