Gov't to expand executive order to striking truckers in refining, steel sectors
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| President Yoon Suk-yeol speaks during a ministerial meeting on the Cargo Truckers Solidarity's strike at the presidential office in Yongsan District, Seoul, Sunday. Courtesy of presidential office |
President vows to crack down 'without compromise' on illegal strike
By Nam Hyun-woo
President Yoon Suk-yeol ordered his ministers, Sunday, to make preparations to expand executive orders to striking truckers in the refining and steel industries, with the government vowing to mobilize a maximum number of police to crack down on illegal protests by the unionized truckers.
"The government will not compromise with any forces that collectively resort to illegal acts and violence, and will hold them accountable for each of their infractions," Yoon said during a ministerial meeting on the truckers' strike. "Otherwise, damage stemming from chronic illegal strikes will be repeated in the future."
Yoon added, "The government should crack down on these illegal acts and take stern measures by mobilizing the full administrative forces. … Also, ministers should prepare to expand the executive order to truckers who are involved in the refining and steel industries."
The comments came after a strike by the Cargo Truckers Solidarity (CTS) stretched on for the 11th day as of Sunday. The CTS has been refusing to transport cargo since Nov. 24, demanding a permanent guarantee of a minimum freight rate by the government.
The president signed an executive order last week to get unionized truckers to return to work. The strike, involving 2,500 truckers transporting mostly cement products, caused significant damage to the country's construction industry. Losses have also been reported in the refining and steel industries.
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