KCTU Reveals Seoul National University Cleaning Workers' Exam Scene... "Reflected in Job Evaluation"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) National Democratic General Labor Union on the 17th released photos showing Seoul National University (SNU) cleaning workers taking a 'gapjil' test.

According to the union, the test was suddenly conducted around 3:30 PM on the 9th of last month in the conference room of Building 900. Workers were asked to write 'Gwanak Student Dormitory' in English or Chinese characters and questions about the dormitory's first opening year.

According to the notice shown in the photos, this test, named the '1st Cleaning Work Written Exam,' states that the scores will be actively reflected in the work performance evaluation.

The union stated, "This is an attempt to humiliate cleaning workers through an unnecessary and simultaneously vulnerable 'written exam' method," and added, "Since the photos reveal the school's falsehoods, we can no longer trust the truth verification through the Human Rights Center."

They urged SNU President Oh Se-jeong to "accept a joint investigation team, including the National Assembly, requested by the bereaved families and the union as soon as possible to uncover the truth."

Additionally, the SNU student group 'Joint Action to Make Seoul National University Free of Irregular Workers' criticized in a statement, "The school has repeatedly explained that the test scores were not reflected in work evaluations, but it has clearly been revealed that they were planned to be actively reflected."

They said, "It is easy to imagine what such an unreasonable written exam evaluation meant to the deceased who was close to retirement," and requested President Oh to immediately respond to the formation of a joint labor-management industrial accident investigation team involving bereaved families, the union, the National Assembly, and experts.

Meanwhile, on the 26th of last month, cleaning worker Lee (59) was found dead in the break room of the SNU dormitory. The union claims that Lee's death was caused by unfair work orders from SNU and the harsh labor intensity.

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