Improving Labor Conditions and Work Environment Together... Gijang-gun Signs Collective Agreement with Public Officials Union

Gijang County Office.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Du-yeol] On the 20th, Busan Gijang-gun and the National Public Officials Labor Union Gijang-gun Branch signed the ‘2022 Collective Agreement’ in the county office briefing room to improve labor conditions and working environment.

The collective agreement was signed after a total of four main and working-level negotiations following the submission of the public officials union’s demands last month.

The signed collective agreement consists of a total of 11 pages, 68 articles in the main text, and 8 supplementary provisions, including ▲ implementation of lunch break leave system ▲ annual support for health check-up expenses for those aged 40 and over ▲ enrollment in comprehensive administrative liability insurance, aiming to improve employees’ labor conditions and welfare.

Oh Gyu-seok, head of Gijang-gun, said, “I sincerely thank the Gijang-gun branch for their understanding and cooperation with the county administration,” and added, “I hope that mutual growth, understanding, and cooperation between labor and management will continue.”

Joo Jeong-ju, head of the National Public Officials Labor Union Gijang-gun Branch, said, “I deeply appreciate the active acceptance that made this year’s collective agreement possible, and I thank Head Oh for his tireless efforts day and night for the county administration over the past 12 years and for his consideration in improving the rights and welfare of union members.”

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