Tag Archives: South Korea
Reprisals Begin Against Ssangyong
State launches campaign of arrests and legal case to underscore victory Police have announced a purge of activists connected with the Ssangyong car factory occupation in South Korea which ended on 6th August. They are also filing a damages claim against the union and its allies for 548 million won (£269,000). The 46 workers arrested [...]
Army Grounded
T he trade unions of South Korea’s two airlines, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, declared last week that they will refuse to transport any materials related to military intervention in Iraq. Members of the Association of Airline Unions (AAU), which was founded by workers in both national Air carriers and employees of the Incheon International [...]
