Following on from the week of actions of late April to early May, South Korean workers are still fighting on many fronts. The widespread use of irregular contracts, casualisation and intense work pressures are continuing to claim workers’ lives through suicide. In addition, wages are not keeping up with the cost of living as the minimum wage is set at the cost of living of an unmarried single worker. This places incredible strain on workers with families with levels of personal debt increasing. During the last couple of months there have been constant actions by dismissed workers of the Hydis electronics company. Actions have included travelling to Taiwan where part of the company has its headquarters and to forge links with local workers.
Following on from the week of actions of late April to early May, South Korean workers are still fighting on many fronts. The widespread use of irregular contracts, casualisation and intense work pressures are continuing to claim workers’ lives through suicide. In addition, wages are not keeping up with the cost of living as the minimum wage is set at the cost of living of an unmarried single worker. This places incredible strain on workers with families with levels of personal debt increasing. During the last couple of months there have been constant actions by dismissed workers of the Hydis electronics company. Actions have included travelling to Taiwan where part of the company has its headquarters and to forge links with local workers.
