Seoul subway workers warn of strike
SEOUL, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- Subway workers in Seoul on Monday warned that they would launch strike in protest of government restructuring plan.
"The restructuring plan destabilizes the country's employment conditions and threatens the safety of the passengers," the 9300-strong union said at a statement.
The Seoul Metro., which operates subway lines in Seoul, has been pushing since January to cut 20 percent of the subway employees and plans to allow private firms to operate some subway stations in a bid to streamline its business operations.
Kim Sang-don, head of Seoul Metro, said Monday that strike by unionized subway workers will not affect operations in Seoul.
"We will do our best to maintain normal operations even if we fail to reach an agreement," said Kim.
SEOUL, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- Subway workers in Seoul on Monday warned that they would launch strike in protest of government restructuring plan.
"The restructuring plan destabilizes the country's employment conditions and threatens the safety of the passengers," the 9300-strong union said at a statement.
The Seoul Metro., which operates subway lines in Seoul, has been pushing since January to cut 20 percent of the subway employees and plans to allow private firms to operate some subway stations in a bid to streamline its business operations.
Kim Sang-don, head of Seoul Metro, said Monday that strike by unionized subway workers will not affect operations in Seoul.
"We will do our best to maintain normal operations even if we fail to reach an agreement," said Kim.
