Assemblyman Park Yong Discusses Measures to Prevent Recurrence of City Bus Strikes

Councilor Park Yong of Mokpo City Council (Photo by Mokpo City)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jeong Hyeong-seok] Park Yong, a Mokpo City Council member of Jeonnam (Buheung-dong, Sinheung-dong, Bujoo-dong), announced on the 17th that he recently discussed with relevant Mokpo city officials measures to establish legal grounds, such as reviewing and enacting related ordinances, to prevent recurrence in connection with the city bus strike.

The recent city bus strike occurred due to differences in opinions between labor and management regarding bus drivers' wage increases; fortunately, the wage negotiation was settled just one day after the strike began, and bus operations resumed.

Park Yong, Chair of the Urban Construction Committee of the Mokpo City Council, stated, “Citizens experienced inconvenience due to the sudden strike decision by the city bus union, and it is very regrettable that the bus company demanded a support guarantee letter despite Mokpo City’s promise of budget support.” He emphasized, “When conducting management diagnosis and accounting verification services for city buses, a discussion body should be formed including executive officials, external experts, labor and management, as well as city council members.”

He continued, “The city council will prepare institutional measures by reviewing and enacting related ordinances to ensure that such incidents do not happen again, and together with Mokpo City, will hold a public hearing involving city bus companies, experts, and citizens to seek a rational operational direction for Mokpo City’s public transportation system.”

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