Jinju City’s Small-Scale SME Workplace Improvement Project Shows Significant Effects

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On the afternoon of the 29th, Mayor Cho Gyu-il is making a site visit. (Photo by Jinju City)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] Jinju City in Gyeongnam announced on the 29th that the 'Small-scale SME Work Environment Improvement Project,' which supports the expansion of youth employment by improving working conditions, has been completed.

This project was initiated in response to suggestions from local youth during a meeting with Mayor Jo Gyu-il of Jinju City to improve the environment of local companies. It was carried out as a work environment improvement project supporting the renovation of work environment facilities and a labor environment improvement project involving the construction and renovation of restrooms, cafeterias, dormitories, shower rooms, and break rooms.

On the 29th, Mayor Jo Gyu-il visited companies that participated in the Small-scale SME Work Environment Improvement Project, toured the completed sites, and listened to the needs of the companies on-site.

A representative of a participating company expressed satisfaction, saying, "Since there was no proper cafeteria, we couldn't even keep proper lunch hours, but now we can eat in a clean environment and have conversations with colleagues."

After inspecting the sites, Mayor Jo Gyu-il stated, "Although it is a difficult time for both companies and workers due to COVID-19, we will continue to provide support to improve working conditions," and added, "We will advance next year's project to January so that SMEs and workers can benefit as soon as possible."

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