1000 Delivery Riders Join the KCTU General Strike on the 20th

Members of the Delivery Service Branch of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions Service Federation held a press conference on the 30th in front of the National Assembly in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, declaring the 'Rider 3000 Declaration' for the establishment of a motorcycle mutual aid association, holding up the signed petitions.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] About 1,000 delivery riders affiliated with the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) have announced their participation in the general strike scheduled for the 20th of this month, demanding the establishment of a mutual aid association.

The Delivery Service Branch of the Service General Labor Union under the KCTU Service Federation held a press conference on the 15th at the KCTU conference room in Jung-gu, Seoul, stating that "riders working for Baedal Minjok, Coupang Eats, and Yogiyo will conduct an 'Off Day' by turning off the delivery apps."

They demanded the establishment of a delivery rider mutual aid association, an increase in the basic fee of delivery apps, and the guarantee of labor rights. The branch stated, "Although the government promised to establish a delivery motorcycle mutual aid association starting in 2022, the related budget is not reflected at all in next year's budget proposal," urging the establishment of a mutual aid association for affordable insurance premiums, mandatory paid insurance, safety education, and delivery training.

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