Gyeonggi Region Auto Workers Union Announces 'General Strike'... Paju City Prepares Emergency Transport Measures

Operation Suspended from First Train on 9.30 if Labor Negotiations Fail
City Deploys 26 Charter Buses to Encourage Transfers on Gyeongui and Jungang Lines

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Paju City in Gyeonggi Province announced on the 29th that "if the labor-management negotiations for Gyeonggi-do route buses ultimately break down, a total strike is expected to begin from the first bus on September 30th, and emergency transportation measures will be prepared and implemented."

The Gyeonggi Regional Automobile Union, representing 47 companies, is demanding the elimination of wage gaps with Seoul City, full implementation of the semi-public city bus system, and a shift to a two-shift work system per day.

If a smooth labor-management agreement is not reached at the Gyeonggi Regional Labor Commission mediation meeting on the day, a suspension of route bus operations is expected, causing significant inconvenience to citizens.

The city plans to deploy a total of 26 charter buses in eight major areas including Jeokseong, Beopwon, Gwangtan, Tanhyeon districts, and the Unjeong circulation district.

Charter buses will operate circulating the Gyeongui-Jungang Line at Munsan Station, Geumchon Station, Unjeong Station, and Yadang Station to encourage transfers to the Gyeongui-Jungang Line.

Village buses will be flexibly deployed, and during the strike period, an increase in Gyeongui-Jungang Line trains and nighttime operations are being considered.

Mayor Kim Kyung-il of Paju City has instructed the operation of a task force with the vice mayor as the head, divided into six teams covering overall management, transportation, publicity, manpower, and others, in preparation for the suspension of route bus operations.

Mayor Kim urged, "Please mobilize all means to minimize inconvenience and confusion for citizens and ensure thorough emergency transportation measures such as charter bus operations," and requested, "Be sure to check the comprehensive emergency transportation plan through the city’s website, etc."

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