Hyunjeong Park, Gwangju Dong-gu Council Member, Urges Support Measures for Essential Workers

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] Park Hyun-jung, a member of the Dong-gu Council of Gwangju Metropolitan City, urged, “Support measures for essential workers in fields directly related to maintaining basic living standards must be prepared, and a survey should be conducted to establish the foundation for such support.”

On the 15th, during the first plenary session of the 295th first regular meeting, Councilor Park made these remarks in a five-minute free speech.

He pointed out, “The social value of essential labor is not being properly recognized in our reality,” adding, “During socially chaotic times such as disasters and infectious diseases, essential workers are exposed to various risks and are not receiving adequate economic compensation due to unstable employment forms and low wages.”

He also stated, “The absence of essential workers leads to a gap in our essential services, which is directly connected to basic living, making their protection more urgent than ever,” emphasizing the need to conduct a survey to prepare specific and systematic support measures.

Through this, Councilor Park said, “I hope Dong-gu will conduct a thorough investigation and establish support plans at least for our residents by referring to various cases where laws for essential workers have been enacted and policies are being effectively utilized.”

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