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Taiwan Railway announces salary hike for employees
Taiwan Railway announced a salary increase for employees, boosting entry-level pay to NT$36,140. The plan includes back pay, overtime, and additional allowances.2024/10/22 16:11 -
Taichung mayor pushes for local retention of carbon fees
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen advocates for 80% of carbon fees to stay local, supporting pollution reduction and public health. Taichung City Council discusses the central government’s carbon fee plan, with concerns over local compensation.2024/10/14 15:44 -
Keelung mayor unveils new disaster relief standards
Keelung Mayor George Hsieh announced new disaster relief standards after Typhoon Krathon. Residents can apply for aid for flooded homes and vehicles until Nov. 7.2024/10/08 08:45 -
204 workers accept severance from Launch Tech after layoff
Launch Technologies Co., a golf manufacturer in Pingtung, Taiwan, has reached a severance agreement with 204 of its local workers following a layoff plan submitted last month. The company, which suffered a significant explosion at its factory in September, has also helped some employees find new jobs and provided them with generous severance pay. The Ministry of Economic Affairs has pledged to closely monitor the labor rights of the affected workers. The factory buildings remain closed and operations will only resume after third-party verification of their structural safety. Launch Technologies has established an internal legal team to compensate the impacted employees and has committed to continuing salary payments through the end of the year.2023/12/07 14:30 -
Premier announces plans to increase salaries in healthcare
The Taiwanese government plans to allocate at least NT$20 billion next year to raise the salaries of healthcare workers in response to recent protests by medical professionals. Premier Chen Chien-jen advocates for increased respect, appreciation, and compensation for frontline staff, stating that a health insurance system should not be built on the "sweat and tears" of healthcare professionals. Discussions are underway with President Tsai Ing-wen, National Health Insurance Administration Director-General Shih Chung-liang, and Health Minister Hsueh Jui-yuan on methods to enhance salaries through health insurance and public budget funds. The financial assistance will be directed at healthcare personnel excluding doctors, with specific details of the plan still under discussion. The Ministry of Health and Welfare has highlighted the global shortage of healthcare workers as a significant concern, and with COVID-19 still a threat, the government aims to increase healthcare investment and address the welfare of those on the medical frontline.2023/11/13 11:59 -
Taoyuan Aerotropolis relocation project sparks large protest
The Taoyuan Aerotropolis Project, Taiwan’s largest land expropriation case, sparks protest as over a thousand residents gather at Control Yuan’s plaza, dissatisfied with compensation.2023/10/13 17:12 -
YouBike to compensate breach victims with NT$500 vouchers
YouBike announces NT$500 voucher compensation for over 40,000 victims of May’s security breaches. Vouchers valid until Dec. 31, 2024, with enhanced cybersecurity measures in place. Stay secure with YouBike.2023/09/22 21:23 -
YouBike promises compensation plan after cyberattacks
Taiwan’s prominent public bike rental service, YouBike, has suffered two successive cyber attacks in recent weeks, compromising the personal information of over 40,000 members — twice the number initially reported. The alarming breach has prompted authorities to launch a comprehensive investigation and call upon the company to take immediate measures to mitigate risks.2023/05/24 11:12 -
Costco offers compensation plan for contaminated berries
Costco issued on Thursday (May 11) a response to the request from the Kaohsiung government regarding a compensation plan for the Hepatitis A-contaminated berries.2023/05/12 20:25