"Building Trust for the Future of Busan Education"... Busan Education Office and Public Officials Union Sign Collective Agreement to Improve Working Conditions

Agreement Reached on Securing Higher-Level Local Government Positions
and Reducing Administrative Work

The Busan Metropolitan Office of Education and the Busan Metropolitan Office of Education Public Officials Labor Union signed a collective agreement on December 2 at the education office conference room.

Busan Metropolitan Office of Education and Busan Metropolitan Office of Education Public Officials Labor Union signed a collective agreement on the 2nd at the education office conference room and are taking a commemorative photo.

About 20 people attended the signing ceremony, including Superintendent Kim Seokjun, senior officials from the education office, and Song Eonyong, head of the labor union.

Since beginning collective bargaining with the labor union on June 9, the Busan Metropolitan Office of Education has held 10 official negotiation sessions and numerous working-level meetings, maintaining communication based on mutual respect and cooperation. As a result, the two sides reached an agreement on 56 provisions and 140 items proposed by the labor union for collective bargaining.

The agreement includes overall improvements to working conditions, such as securing staffing for higher-level local government positions, alleviating difficulties and boosting morale among minority occupational groups, and reducing administrative work in schools.

Superintendent Kim Seokjun stated, "The negotiation process, which was based on concession and cooperation, was a valuable time for creating an environment where Busan education can learn and grow together. I hope this agreement will serve as an opportunity to strengthen mutual trust and open a bright future for education in Busan."

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