Choo Miae Meets with Representatives of Three Provincial Government Unions: "Let's Join Forces to Overcome the Fiscal Crisis"

Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae met with representatives of three provincial government unions—the Gyeonggi Provincial Government Employees' Union, the Gyeonggi Provincial Government Branch of the Korean Government Employees' Union, and the Gyeonggi Provincial Integrated Government Employees' Union—at her office on November 11 to hear their concerns and views on provincial government issues.

The meeting was arranged to share the province's and the unions' respective positions on key issues and to discuss employees' difficulties together amid challenging fiscal conditions.

At the meeting, Governor Choo explained Gyeonggi Province's fiscal situation, the status of preparations for the 2027 budget, and efforts to find structural solutions, including reform of the local tax system. She urged employees to understand and cooperate, saying, "We can overcome this crisis only if public officials and I are united in purpose."

The chairs and branch chiefs of the three unions agreed that the fiscal crisis must be overcome together. They raised employees' concerns about personnel matters, organizational restructuring, and welfare, and called for attention to improving employee morale. They also said they would join forces to urge central government ministries and the National Assembly to help resolve Gyeonggi Province's fiscal problems, including through reform of the local tax system.

Choo Miae, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, meets with the chairpersons and branch heads of three labor unions at her office on the 11th. Provided by Gyeonggi Province.

In particular, they said that drivers working at the provincial government office wait in an enclosed underground space, leaving them exposed to danger in the event of a fire, and requested that an office be set up above ground.

Governor Choo responded that she would consider the request positively, saying, "Drivers have long waiting periods and need to move at a moment's notice, so I think a safe space above ground is essential."

After the meeting, the union representatives said, "We need to help Gyeonggi Province recover," and expressed their willingness to work together, saying, "Whenever help is needed, the unions will speak with one voice and act together."

Gyeonggi Province plans to continue engaging with the unions to gather employees' views and create the conditions and environment they need to stay focused on their work despite the challenging fiscal situation.

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