SEOUL, December 2 (AJP) - More subway workers are expected to go on strike next week if their demands for increased staffing are not met.
The Korean Public Service and Transport Workers' Union (KPTU), which operates Line 9, separately from Seoul Metro (which manages Lines 1 through 8), held a press conference in Seoul on Tuesday, threatening a potential partial strike on Dec. 11. The action would maintain train schedules but involve operational slowdowns such as delayed door closures, reduced train speeds, and refusal to perform non-essential tasks.
KPTU's union members say last year's agreement to hire more than 55 additional staff has not been fulfilled. They argue that insufficient staffing leads to a higher risk of accidents.
Meanwhile, unionized workers of Seoul Metro have launched a similar strike, with a full-scale walkout planned for Dec. 12.
* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
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