On the 17th, Changwon City held a 'social solidarity' event with labor, management, and civic groups to overcome the local economic crisis. (Photo by Changwon City)

On the 17th, Changwon City held a 'social solidarity' event with labor, management, and civic groups to overcome the local economic crisis. (Photo by Changwon City)

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Choi Hyun-joo] The Labor-Management-Government-Civil Council of Changwon City, Gyeongnam, announced on the 17th that the representatives of labor, management, government, and civil society adopted the "Joint Declaration of Labor-Management-Government-Civil for Overcoming the Economic Crisis and Social Solidarity."


This event was organized to overcome early the economic and employment crises caused by the adverse effects of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Attendees included Changwon Mayor Heo Seong-mu, Yoo Hyung-jun, Chairman of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions Masan Branch, and Han Cheol-su, Chairman of the Changwon Chamber of Commerce and Industry, among other representatives of labor, management, government, and civil society.


The joint declaration includes ▲ strengthening corporate competitiveness and respecting management rights ▲ maintaining employment and creating jobs ▲ participating in a city-wide movement such as consuming Changwon products and using Nubijeon ▲ revitalizing the labor-management-government-civil partnership to overcome the economic crisis.


Additionally, the regular meeting of the Labor-Management-Government-Civil Council held on the same day focused on discussing projects to activate cooperation among labor, management, government, and civil society, such as stabilizing labor relations, revitalizing the labor market, and workplace innovation, to actively respond to the post-COVID-19 era.



Mayor Heo Seong-mu of Changwon said, "As our society faces a significant challenge, we must move beyond confrontation and conflict toward coexistence and solidarity," adding, "The 'economic golden time' will not wait any longer, so I ask all labor, management, government, and civil society to play the role of a 'spark of hope.'"


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