(2nd LD) Seoul city bus union to go on strike Wed. after wage talks fail
SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- The union representing Seoul city bus workers said T...
The union representing Seoul city bus workers has announced that it will embark on a general strike on Wednesday, kicking off operations at 4 a.m., following the failure to reach an agreement with management during wage negotiations. The labor and management engaged in a second round of mediation talks at the regional labor relations commission, but the eight-hour discussions did not yield a resolution, as reported by the union.
Consequently, the union intends to proceed with the strike as previously warned. Approximately 7,000 city buses, operated by 64 different companies, traverse around 390 routes within Seoul. The Seoul city government has pledged to implement emergency transportation measures in response to the strike, which may involve deploying up to 1,500 complimentary shuttle buses to and from subway stations, as well as enhancing subway services during peak hours.
Despite the unsuccessful mediation efforts, the union has affirmed its commitment to continuing negotiations with management until midnight. The ongoing dispute between the unionized city bus workers and the bus companies centers on the methodology for calculating the hourly wage rate, specifically the inclusion of regular bonuses in regular wages.
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