China Steel Express (CSE), the most profitable subsidiary of Taiwan's largest state-owned enterprise, China Steel Corporation (CSC), has long exploited Taiwanese seafarers through illegal fixed-term contracts.
Now,
CSE replaced Taiwanese seafarers with Chinese crew.
As a
result, more than 300 seafarers lost their jobs.
In
July, CSE abruptly cut the insurance of over 100 seafarers to force more of the
workers out of jobs.
To defend their labour rights, the CSE Union held a strike
vote.
Out of
487 members, 371 (76%) supported the strike.
This
strong support shows their determination to protect their right to work and
marks the first strike in Taiwan's maritime history.
In partnership with CSEU and Serve the People Association
(SPA)
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