“Damage to the original agency, partner companies, and the local community… We must first return to work and then resolve it through dialogue”
On the 17th, the Korea Employers’ Federation (KFTA) said in response to the prolonged occupation of the dock (ship building workshop) by the subcontractor union of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, “The government should take action to enforce public power to prevent any further significant damage to the national economy due to illegal acts. ‘ he urged.
The Federation of Korean Industries issued a position on the same day, demanding that “the government should not emphasize only the autonomous resolution of labor and management in the face of existing illegalities.”
The Korean Federation of Trade Unions (KCTU) has been occupying docks and ships under construction since the 22nd of last month, demanding a 30% increase in wages and collective bargaining.
“The subcontracting branch should immediately stop illegal acts that cause great damage to our shipbuilding industry and economy,” the KFK argued.
“Our shipbuilding industry has suffered for a long time due to the shipping recession, the deterioration of the international economy, rising raw material prices, and high wages and low efficiency structures,” he said. This is expected,” he said.
“However, the illegal actions of the subcontractor branch are trying to thwart Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering’s efforts to recover these businesses,” the KFEM said. going crazy,” he said.
“If ship delivery is delayed due to production setbacks, it will inevitably take a toll on the international competitiveness of the shipbuilding industry in the long term as well as a decrease in credibility.
There is also concern about damage to the local economy,” he added.
/yunhap news