Tens of thousands of South Korean workers went on strike against the government's labor policies yesterday in a protest that halted production at the nation's largest carmaker Hyundai Co.
The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions called on 150,000 member workers in auto, metals and other industries to strike. The Labor Ministry, however, estimated that only about 50,000 took part.
Hyundai union and management said 38,000 unionized workers joined the walkout. The automaker estimated production losses of US$21.3 million.
Some 5,000 workers marched through central Seoul to protest against lawsuits filed by companies against labor unions accused of staging earlier illegal strikes.
About 3,400 riot police were on standby. The five-hour demonstration ended peacefully in contrast to violent street clashes with police on the weekend.
Labor activists blame the government for the anti-union lawsuits as many of them were filed by state-run companies.
http://www.etaiwannews.com/Asia/2003/11/13/1068689673.htm
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