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Taichung bus drivers speak out on harsh working conditions
Bus drivers in Taichung City met with the Transportation Bureau to express their concerns about long hours and lack of facilities. The drivers discussed their difficulties, including working 14 to 15 hours a day and not having enough time for breaks or restroom use. Democratic Progressive Party Taichung City Councilor Chang Fen-yu highlighted how poor labor conditions contribute to a shortage of drivers and hinder public transportation development. Taichung Transportation Bureau Director-General Yeh Chao-fu committed to improving conditions and compensation for drivers, including wage calculation, monitoring mechanisms, insurance, and vehicle maintenance.2024/01/18 18:28 -
TPP’s Ko calls for change in leadership
Taipei mayoral candidate Ko Wen-je criticizes the lack of long-term vision and planning in economic policy by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and Kuomintang (KMT). Despite a 120% increase in Taiwan’s GDP since 2000, real wages have only increased by 4% and the country ranks sixth in total working hours globally. Ko believes that low wages and poor living conditions are not the fault of Taiwanese people but rather the result of the government’s lack of global strategic planning. He questions what keyword might define 2024 if the DPP and KMT continue to be in power, and asserts that a change in leadership is needed. Ko suggests that he should be elected president in 2024 to address these ongoing issues, emphasizing the absence of comprehensive strategic planning as the underlying reason behind the problems.2023/12/26 18:18 -
Long hours, stress, benefit woes drive public servant exodus
Being a public servant has become less appealing for job seekers and even current employees for several reasons: prolonged working hours, increased work-related stress, and unattractive compensation plans.2023/08/28 19:29 -
Taiwan workers forced to overwork as stagnant wages persist
Long working hours and stagnant wages have long permeated in Taiwan’s society.2023/03/21 17:49