Labor Minister Proposes Social Dialogue over Mega Cluster Bill
The proposed bill would exempt some top earners from the 52-hour workweek and add regulatory and financing support for semiconductor clusters.
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Labor minister proposes social dialogue over mega cluster bill
Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon on Tuesday proposed a "one-point social dialogue" to discuss contentious issues surrounding an envisioned special bill that would significantly relax labor regulations, including the 52-hour workweek limit, in mega-scale semiconductor clusters. The government aims to introduce the so-called mega cluster bill by the end of this month, which may include a plan to exempt managers and researchers in the top 3 percent of…
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Han Hye-won = The government is holding a 'one-point...' involving labor and management to discuss special provisions, such as the application of exceptions to labor regulations, under the Mega Special Zone Act.
Labor sector opposes discussions on exemptions from the 52-hour workweek, etc.; Lee urges dialogue during tea meeting with Confederation of Trade Unions; proposes 'one-point dialogue' instead of the Economic and Social Council excluding the KCTU; Government arranges for labor and business sectors to participate in discussions on special provisions, such as the application of exceptions to labor regulations, under the Mega Special Zone Act.
The government is launching a tripartite social dialogue regarding labor special provisions to be included in the 'Mega Special Zones Act' aimed at fostering advanced industries such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI).
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