<Anchor> The
cargo union announced that it will decide whether to continue the strike today (9th) by voting by union members.
It seems that the decision was made inevitably as the atmosphere where there was no room for negotiation continued.
Some union members are returning to work as the government issues additional business start orders to the steel and petrochemical sectors, and even the Democratic Party decided to accept the government's original plan.
Reporter Kim Soo-young reports.
<Reporter> The
cargo union announced last night that it would begin a general vote of union members on whether or not to withdraw from the strike.
The Cargo Solidarity explained that this decision was made to minimize the damage to union members and to urge a change in attitude from the government, which is consistent with hard-line oppression.
He added that after holding a general vote today, he plans to return to the field according to the results and faithfully participate in the discussion process within the National Assembly on the safe fare system.
Previously, the government issued additional orders to the steel and petrochemical industries nine days after the start of work order for those who refused to transport goods in the cement sector, exerting strong pressure on the cargo union.
[Han Deok-soo/Prime Minister
: Disruptions in shipments of steel and petrochemical products may soon spread to key frontline industries such as automobiles, shipbuilding, and semiconductors, spreading to a crisis throughout our economy.]
It took a step back to accept the three-year extension of the safe fare system.
However, as the President's Office re-emphasized the principle of 'return first, talk later', the government also announced that the safe fare system extension could be discussed only when the cargo union returned to work.
The Korea Cargo Workers' Union and the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions objected, saying that the government refused to engage in dialogue to resolve the situation and was only pouring out hardline measures. .