Nowon-gu Supports Improvement of Working Conditions for School Cleaning and Meal Service Workers

Nowon-gu, the First in Seoul to Support Improvement of Working Conditions for School Cleaning and Meal Service Workers

This Year, a Separate Application Category for ‘School Workers’ Restroom Facility Improvement’ Established within the Education Expense Subsidy Support Project... Promoting Labor Environment Improvements such as Remodeling, Shower Room Installation, Air Conditioner Installation, Floor Work, and Equipment Replacement

All 19 Schools That Applied Were Approved by the Education Expense Subsidy Deliberation Committee... Up to 20 Million KRW per School, Total of Over 330 Million KRW Granted

Designated as a Future Talent Nurturing Education District Last Year... Also Promoting ‘Virtual Reality Sports Room Distribution Project’ Utilizing Idle Facilities within Schools

Nowon-gu (Mayor Oh Seung-rok) announced that it will be the first autonomous district in Seoul to support the improvement of working conditions for school cleaning and meal service workers.

As of last year, there are a total of 157 educational institutions in the area, including kindergartens, elementary, middle, high schools, and special schools, the highest number among Seoul’s autonomous districts. Among them, more than 60% of schools have been open for over 30 years, and the demand for facility improvements is continuously increasing.

Since enacting the Ordinance on Education Expense Subsidy in Nowon-gu, Seoul in 2002, the district has annually promoted subsidy support projects aimed at improving the educational environment in local educational institutions, such as classroom and cafeteria repairs and renovations, and installation of educational informatization equipment.

This year, a new category, ‘Support for Installation of Restrooms and Shower Rooms for School Workers,’ was established within the education expense subsidy support project. The district plans to invest about 300 million KRW to improve the working conditions of school cleaning and meal service workers. This is to guarantee the right to rest for these workers who strive to maintain a pleasant and safe educational environment.

In March, 19 schools submitted plans including new restroom installations, remodeling of old restrooms, replacement of old equipment and facilities such as air conditioners, windows, and tables. Following on-site inspections and the resolution of the Education Expense Subsidy Deliberation Committee, all applying schools were approved for support.

Last month, grants of up to 20 million KRW per school, totaling over 330 million KRW, were completed. Each school will proceed with the project according to their application details and must report results and settle project expenses within 14 days after completion.

Nowon-gu is the oldest education district among Seoul’s autonomous districts. After being designated as an International Education District in 2007, it was re-designated last year as a ‘Future Talent Nurturing Education District’ after 15 years, embarking on innovative future talent development.

To allow students to enjoy physical activities regardless of weather and to increase interest in 4th industrial revolution technologies such as AR and VR, the district is also promoting the ‘Virtual Reality Sports Room Distribution Project’ utilizing idle spaces within schools. This year, Seoul Yeonchon Elementary School and Seoul Sangsu Elementary School have been selected and are preparing for installation.

Oh Seung-rok, Mayor of Nowon-gu, said, “Because the working conditions of workers who strive for a pleasant and safe educational environment for children are also important, we specially established this application category this year. I thank the school officials who participated in improving the educational environment, and we will continue to work steadily to create a happy educational environment for all along with nurturing future talents.”

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