Democratic Party: "On Jeon Tae-il's 52nd Anniversary, People Still Die Working... Labor Laws Needed to Protect All Workers"

At the funeral of Jeon Tae-il, who self-immolated to protest for compliance with the Labor Standards Act and to expose the miserable labor conditions, his mother, Mrs. Lee So-seon, is seen clutching his portrait and crying out in anguish. Photo by Jeon Tae-il Foundation website

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] The Democratic Party of Korea declared its intention to amend the Labor Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act, known for the Yellow Envelope Act and the Real Boss Negotiation Act, on the 13th in commemoration of the 52nd anniversary of martyr Jeon Tae-il.

Lee Su-jin, the Democratic Party floor spokesperson, said in a statement, "Today marks the 52nd anniversary of Jeon Tae-il’s sacrifice demanding compliance with the Labor Standards Act," adding, "The cry from that day in 1970 still resonates deeply with workers living today."

The spokesperson stated, "There are still countless workers who are not covered by the Labor Standards Act," and "The outdated Labor Standards Act does not fully protect workers’ lives. It is still a world where workers have to die while working."

He said, "We need labor laws that can protect all working people," and added, "We must hold the real bosses fully accountable and prevent the bomb of provisional seizure for damages that strangles workers."

This expresses the intention to amend Article 2 of the Labor Union Act to expand the definition of workers and recognize the primary contractor’s status as an employer, and to amend Article 3 of the Labor Union Act to limit damages claims against labor unions during strikes.

The spokesperson said, "We will protect the lives and livelihoods of workers," and "The Democratic Party will engage in politics for labor, carrying the spirit of martyr Jeon Tae-il."

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