Overwork kills workers

Recent deaths in Taiwan due to illness brought on by long working hours have highlighted once again the issue of overwork in Taiwan. The right for workers to form and be active in trade unions is constantly restricted by the government. Nevertheless, workers in Taiwan continue to organise and campaign against excessive working hours.

Recent deaths in Taiwan due to illness brought on by long working hours have highlighted once again the issue of overwork in Taiwan. The right for workers to form and be active in trade unions is constantly restricted by the government. Nevertheless, workers in Taiwan continue to organise and campaign against excessive working hours.