Im Yi-ja, chair of the People Power Party's Policy Committee, proposed on August 25 that the Democratic Party establish an economic council to address citizens' needs. She suggested forming a working group between the policy chairs of both parties before gradually restoring the economic council.
During a party meeting at the National Assembly, Im stated, "What the public wants is not a special law for the cancellation of charges (manipulated prosecutions), but an economic council for the people."
She urged the Democratic Party to consider several legislative measures, including: amendments to the Yellow Envelope Law (revised Labor Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act) to reduce confusion in industrial settings; the Urban and Residential Environment Improvement Act to increase floor area ratios for private redevelopment and reconstruction; the establishment of a special law to support the nuclear industry to address power shortages in the age of artificial intelligence and semiconductors; and discussions on tax reform plans.
Im particularly highlighted the issues surrounding the Yellow Envelope Law, noting, "There continues to be confusion and conflict in industrial settings regarding who the employer is, how far negotiations should go, and what can be contested." She pointed out that the situation has reached a point where a de facto 'five-tier system' is necessary to determine employer status.
She added, "Ambiguous laws have forced even management decisions into the whirlpool of negotiations and disputes. Companies are unsure with whom and how far they should negotiate, while labor groups express frustration that their rights are granted but not exercised. We must address these flaws beyond ideology and partisanship."
Im called for a responsible decision from the Democratic Party, emphasizing, "We should not just talk about the people's livelihood; both parties must produce tangible legislative results that citizens can feel."
During a party meeting at the National Assembly, Im stated, "What the public wants is not a special law for the cancellation of charges (manipulated prosecutions), but an economic council for the people."
She urged the Democratic Party to consider several legislative measures, including: amendments to the Yellow Envelope Law (revised Labor Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act) to reduce confusion in industrial settings; the Urban and Residential Environment Improvement Act to increase floor area ratios for private redevelopment and reconstruction; the establishment of a special law to support the nuclear industry to address power shortages in the age of artificial intelligence and semiconductors; and discussions on tax reform plans.
Im particularly highlighted the issues surrounding the Yellow Envelope Law, noting, "There continues to be confusion and conflict in industrial settings regarding who the employer is, how far negotiations should go, and what can be contested." She pointed out that the situation has reached a point where a de facto 'five-tier system' is necessary to determine employer status.
She added, "Ambiguous laws have forced even management decisions into the whirlpool of negotiations and disputes. Companies are unsure with whom and how far they should negotiate, while labor groups express frustration that their rights are granted but not exercised. We must address these flaws beyond ideology and partisanship."
Im called for a responsible decision from the Democratic Party, emphasizing, "We should not just talk about the people's livelihood; both parties must produce tangible legislative results that citizens can feel."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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