Jeonnam Fire Department Launches Workplace Council with Inaugural General Meeting

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Ma Jaeyoon) announced that it held the inaugural general meeting on the 3rd to launch the Firefighters' Workplace Council.

With the revision of the "Act on the Establishment and Operation of Workplace Councils for Public Officials" on June 11, firefighters who were previously unable to join workplace councils can now form and participate in such councils.

The workplace council serves as an official channel for discussions on firefighters' welfare, improvement of working conditions, and resolution of grievances.

At the general meeting, 128 out of 134 firefighters below the rank of fire captain (96%) joined. The council was formed with 9 members, established bylaws, and elected representative executives to lead the workplace council, selecting Fire Lieutenant Shin Byungwon as the inaugural representative.

Newly appointed representative Shin Byungwon stated, "I will do my best to convey opinions for the protection of members' rights and organizational development," and added, "I will lead the workplace council to play a central role in realizing a culture of mutual communication and harmony and in the development of the firefighting organization."

Chief Ma Jaeyoon said, "The establishment of the workplace council across all Jeonnam fire institutions is highly meaningful as a communication channel," and added, "We will spare no support to resolve employees' grievances and enhance job satisfaction."

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