Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific
23 July 2021
GM Korea workers strike for higher wages
Unionised workers at GM Korea took limited strike action at three South Korean plants on Wednesday to demand higher wages and job security, following a series of employer- and union-imposed wage freezes last year. GM Korea and its union, a branch of the Korean Metal Workers Union, have had 13 rounds of negotiations over wages since May.
The union has lodged a claim for a 99,000 won ($US86) increase in monthly base pay, a cash bonus equal to 150 percent of the ordinary monthly wage and a special bonus of four million won. The demands are worth approximately 10 million won in total per worker. In response to previous job cuts they are also demanding the production of new vehicle models at the plant in Bupyeong, in Incheon.
Many organizations demand revival of Nagaon and Cachar Paper Mills
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Trade unions stage protest against privatisation
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Coimbatore: The Tasmac Employees Union, affiliated to the Centre of Indian Trade Unions, petitioned the collector on Monday against some senior officials of the state-run enterprise, who allegedly forced employees to open sealed shops during the lockdown and sell liquor.
As per the government order on May 8, all Tasmac shops were to be shut from May 10 until the lockdown was lifted, the petition said. “Between May eight and 10, Tasmac made Rs 950 crore-worth sales compared to the usual Rs 250 crore, because despite instructions against bulk sales, workers were forced to meet target,” said union leader James. “Since there were suspicions of thieving, Tasmac authorities ordered us to weld shutters and seal locks, which we did. We also submitted a stock list.”
TN auto drivers quitting profession over rising fuel prices, post-Covid issues
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