與 "The Yellow Envelope Act is the 'Minnochoong Bulletproof Act'... No National Consensus Formed"

Economic Six Groups Urge "Stop Discussions on Laws Encouraging Illegal Strikes"

Lee Dong-geun, Vice Chairman of the Korea Employers Federation, along with vice chairmen from the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Federation of Korean Industries, the Korea International Trade Association, the Korea Federation of Small and Medium Business, and the Korea Association of Mid-sized Companies, held a joint press conference on the 6th at the National Assembly to oppose the amendment of the Labor Union Act. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] On the 6th, Lee Joo-hwan, a member of the People Power Party, held a joint press conference with six major economic organizations to oppose the amendment to the Labor Union Act, commonly known as the 'Yellow Envelope Act,' criticizing it as the 'Minnochoong Bulletproof Law.'

Before the press conference, Lee stated, "In order for discussions on the amendment to be conducted properly from a balanced perspective, it is essential to hear the voices of the business community, which has a direct stake in this bill advocating labor reform. That is why we decided to hold this press conference," explaining the background of the event.

The vice chairpersons of the Korea Employers Federation, Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Federation of Korean Industries, Korea International Trade Association, Korea Federation of Small and Medium Business, and Korea Federation of Medium-sized Enterprises voiced their opposition at the National Assembly, calling the amendments to Articles 2 and 3 of the Labor Union Act "a law that encourages illegal strikes" and demanding that the push to pass the bill be stopped.

Lee said, "On November 30th, the so-called 'Minnochoong (Democratic Labor Union) Bulletproof Law,' the amendments to Articles 2 and 3 of the Labor Union Act, were submitted by the Democratic Party and the Justice Party without agreement from the ruling party," adding, "At a National Assembly public hearing attended by both ruling and opposition parties, it was clearly revealed how many problems this amendment has and that there is no public consensus."

He continued, "The People Power Party has sufficiently explained to the opposition that the problems of the amendment need to be thoroughly discussed and that opinions from various sectors and public opinion should be faithfully reflected," but criticized, "However, the opposition is trying to forcefully pass this bill by only reflecting the claims of some workers."

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