Yoo Eun-hye "Care Workers' Strike Inevitable... Urging Dialogue for Resolution"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education Yoo Eun-hye stated on the 6th regarding the planned strike by elementary school care workers, "It seems to be an unavoidable situation, but we are urging restraint if possible and resolution through dialogue."

Deputy Prime Minister Yoo appeared before the National Assembly's Budget and Accounts Committee on the 5th, and when Yoon Joon-byung, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, asked about the negotiation status, she said, "Since it inevitably causes direct harm to students and parents, we are continuously urging through the social consultative body."

Deputy Prime Minister Yoo said, "Care workers are demanding full-time positions, but the conditions differ such as 4, 6, or 8 hours," adding, "We see this as an opportunity to improve their treatment and also address the reduction of administrative tasks raised by teacher organizations, and we are discussing a phased roadmap to solve these issues together."

Deputy Prime Minister Yoo said, "From a magnanimous perspective, we continue to request restraint from striking, while also providing measures to minimize inconvenience through the provincial offices of education, which are continuously informing each school."

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