Jongno-gu Union Branch Chief Suspended for 3 Months

At the Seoul Personnel Committee meeting held on the 24th of last month, it was reported that the Jongno-gu union branch chief was given a three-month suspension.

The Seoul Regional Headquarters of the National Public Officials Union, Jongno-gu branch, announced on the afternoon of the 24th through the 13th issue of the Jongno-gu branch struggle newsletter that Seoul City notified them of the severe disciplinary decision on the 22nd.

The Seoul Personnel Committee's decision followed Jongno-gu's request to Seoul City on the 24th of last month to impose severe disciplinary action on the union branch chief for violating the local public officials' service regulations several months prior, which was then reviewed.

Jongno-gu stated that since the inauguration of the 8th elected administration, the union branch chief has continuously engaged in acts violating laws and regulations, obstructing the normal public service operations of Jongno-gu, and paralyzing administrative functions, leading to a police report filed on April 28. These illegal acts have damaged Jongno-gu's trust and seriously infringed upon the rights and interests that residents should enjoy.

Furthermore, earlier this year, the former branch chief held a rally criticizing the district administration during a high school graduation ceremony within the region, in front of students and their families, shamelessly attempting to tarnish the district mayor’s reputation and depriving students and families of precious memories and happiness as they took their first steps into society. It was also explained that during the New Year's greeting events held while touring 17 community service centers in Jongno-gu, the branch chief conducted illegal protests with baseless criticisms of the district administration and aimed to disgrace the district head.

Jongno-gu stated that, according to Article 7, Paragraph 2 of the Act on the Establishment and Operation of Labor Unions for Public Officials, it has repeatedly requested the branch chief on four occasions to either take a leave of absence to act as a full-time union official or, if continuing to receive public official salary without leave, to return to active duty, faithfully perform duties, and conduct union activities after working hours. However, the branch chief delayed or refused the legitimate order to return to work and continued illegal activities.

Jongno-gu also filed a police report against the union branch chief on charges of dereliction of duty.

The union announced plans to file disciplinary appeals and administrative lawsuits, as well as to file claims for unfair labor practices in the future.

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