Hong Jun-pyo Proposes 'Three Laws to Prevent Strong Aristocratic Labor Unions'

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hye-min] On the 27th, Hong Joon-pyo, an independent lawmaker representing Daegu Suseong, announced that he has proposed the 'Three Acts to Prevent Strong Aristocratic Labor Unions,' which include requiring labor unions at workplaces with more than 500 employees to undergo external audits annually.

First, the amendment to the Labor Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act mandates that union dues be used solely for the union's specific purposes and requires an external audit once a year to prevent misuse of union dues and ensure accounting transparency.

Additionally, union membership is limited to employees of the respective workplace, and only union members can serve as union delegates or executives. Lawmaker Hong explained, "This is intended to respond to government legislation allowing dismissed workers and unemployed individuals to join unions."

Furthermore, the bill specifies the social responsibilities of labor unions and delegates election affairs to an election management committee. To enhance union autonomy, it prohibits financial support from the state or local governments and introduces provisions for union dissolution. Occupying workplace facilities during strikes is also prohibited, and replacement labor during strikes is permitted.

The amendment to the Act on the Protection of Dispatched Workers and Others removes the current regulation banning the dispatch of workers to workplaces engaged in labor disputes. Alongside this, a bill amending the Public Officials Labor Union Act was proposed, which specifies the social responsibilities of public officials' unions, imposes an external audit obligation on union operating expenses, and mandates the declaration and disclosure of union representatives' assets.

Lawmaker Hong stated, "I believe the future of our economy is bleak unless the arbitrary actions of a tiny number of strong aristocratic labor unions are corrected," adding, "It is urgent to establish a balanced labor-management relationship to promote increased corporate investment and vitality."

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