Yoo Seung-min: "On the 50th Anniversary of Jeon Tae-il, There Is No Conservative or Progressive Divide in Upholding the Spirit of Labor"

"Eliminate Blind Spots in Employment and Social Safety Nets"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Former People Power Party lawmaker Yoo Seung-min stated on the 12th, a day before the 50th anniversary of the late labor activist Jeon Tae-il, “There can be no division between conservatives and progressives in upholding the spirit of labor in the Constitution,” and added, “I pray for the repose of the late Lee So-sun, who kept her promise to Jeon Tae-il and his family until the end, and extend warm condolences to the bereaved family.”

On the same day, Yoo said on Facebook, “Our Constitution belatedly stipulates 'working conditions that guarantee human dignity, assurance of fair wages, and the implementation of the minimum wage system' thanks to the sacrifices of labor activists including Jeon Tae-il.”

Yoo pointed out, “Even at this moment, many workplaces threaten life and safety, suffer from long working hours and low wages, and involve labor far from human dignity,” and added, “Countless workers are being overworked, exposed to danger, and paid low wages without protection under the Labor Standards Act or labor unions.”

He continued, “This is true of the workplaces of so-called special types of workers such as the late Kim at Guui Station accident, numerous construction site accidents, and platform workers like delivery workers. Moreover, many unemployed people, especially young unemployed, are excluded from labor even though they want to work,” and said, “These people are today’s Jeon Tae-il. It is our political mission and the way to honor Jeon Tae-il’s legacy to eliminate blind spots in employment safety nets and social safety nets so that these people can protect their human dignity.”

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