Unions Demand Direct Bargaining as "Yellow Envelope Act" Takes Hold
With the "Yellow Envelope Act" (revised Trade Union Act) approaching its one-month mark, subcontracted workers in the public sector are stepping up demands for direct negotiations with the government. Meanwhile, recent rulings by the Seoul Regional Labor Relations Commission have recognized prime contractors as employers for subcontracted staff in the private sector—a major milestone. The KCTU is now gearing up for a massive May Day rally, declaring 2026 the first year of full-scale contractor bargaining.
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