Seoul Metro's labor union has reached an agreement with the subway operator, canceling their plan to go on strike. The union demanded the hiring of 868 employees, but settled for 660 new hires this year.
Seoul subway workers went on a two-day strike Thursday, protesting the subway operator’s plan to lay off workers.
The labor union of Seoul Metro, the operator of the capital’s subways, announced a strike for next month, demanding the company withdraw its plans to lay off workers.
Unionized rail workers went on a four-day strike on Thursday, causing inconvenience to citizens who commute during rush hours and travel long distances from cities outside the greater Seoul area.
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