Korean workers stage one day strike to mark beginning of new campaign

As reported last week, the Korean working class is facing a big assault by government and employers who are trying to use a slowing economy to increase workers’ job insecurity and increase exploitation. The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions has declared that it will fight this offensive with the start of a new campaign of industrial actions. Earlier this week, tens of thousands of workers took to the streets of Seoul to show their anger.  

As reported last week, the Korean working class is facing a big assault by government and employers who are trying to use a slowing economy to increase workers’ job insecurity and increase exploitation. The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions has declared that it will fight this offensive with the start of a new campaign of industrial actions. Earlier this week, tens of thousands of workers took to the streets of Seoul to show their anger.