Suwon Launches First Labor Rights Protection Committee

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon City has launched a Labor Rights Protection Committee to protect labor rights and improve the welfare of workers by reflecting diverse opinions from various workers.

The city awarded appointment certificates to nine members of the First Labor Rights Protection Committee at Suwon City Hall on the 31st of last month.

The committee members appointed include representatives from the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions and the Federation of Korean Trade Unions, as well as officials from non-profit organizations capable of reflecting the views of vulnerable labor groups including women workers, persons with disabilities, and youth, along with academic experts possessing specialized knowledge and research experience in the labor field.

Going forward, the Labor Rights Protection Committee plans to review and provide direction on Suwon City's labor rights policies through two regular meetings and ad-hoc sessions annually.

Specifically, the committee will function as an advisory body to Suwon City regarding ▲establishment of basic labor rights plans ▲annual implementation plans ▲inspection and evaluation of plan implementation ▲consultation on laws and policies affecting labor rights and interests ▲installation and operation of facilities for labor rights protection and promotion ▲and cooperation with the local community.

Previously, the city enacted a basic ordinance on the protection and promotion of labor rights in Suwon City at the end of December last year, establishing provisions regarding the installation, function, and composition of the Labor Rights Protection Committee.

Jo Jin-haeng, Director of the Economic Policy Bureau, stated, "As interest and necessity in protecting the rights of vulnerable labor groups have increased due to recent incidents, I urge the Labor Rights Protection Committee to fulfill its role so that Suwon City can implement active labor rights protection policies."