Chaos expected to ensue during rush hours caused by drop in operating trains operating. Seoul city government plans to minimize damage with temporary workers and alternative public transportation.
Labor union members are shown gathered at the Seoul Metro’s headquarters in Seongdong District, eastern Seoul, on Wednesday, where final negotiations with the company are underway. The metro's labor union plans to hold a strike Thursday.
The confederation, which is supporting truckers on strike since Nov. 24, started the walkout with rallies in 15 major cities, including Seoul, Gyeonggi and Busan.
Labor is buckling under government pressure, with workers and unions declining to follow efforts by militant organizers to foment more strikes.
A strike by subcontracted workers of Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) ended after 51 days last Friday but the shipbuilder is demanding the union be held accountable for its losses from the strike.
The Renault Samsung Motors automotive plant in Busan stands quiet on Tuesday. The company shut off the plant after the labor union went on strike, demanding the company increase wages as well as withdraw its plan to shut down several sales branches.
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