Shi Yonglin, chairman of the National Federation of Docks Trade Unions of the Republic of China, said that he hoped that the Ministry of Communications would approve the plan to increase port business fees by 10% as soon as possible.

(Provided by the National Federation of Dock Trade Unions of the Republic of China)

[Reporter Chen Xinyu/Taipei Report] The port operating fee has not been adjusted since 1998 and has not been adjusted for 24 years, which cannot reflect the operating cost of port service providers and the trend of large-scale ships. Up 10% is the principle, and it is expected to hit the road next year.

The National Docks Trade Union of the Republic of China held a press conference today, calling on the Ministry of Communications to pay attention to the rights of dockworkers and to approve a 10% increase in port operating fees as soon as possible.

Han Zhenhua, deputy director of the Department of Aviation Administration of the Ministry of Communications, said that the Ministry of Communications has held relevant meetings regarding port business expenses, and the port company has reported to the Ministry of Communications.

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Shi Yonglin, chairman of the National Federation of Docks Trade Unions of the Republic of China, said that the 10% increase in port operating fees was the result of many meetings and discussions of the Taiwan Port Company. Since President Tsai Ing-wen took office, the government has reviewed the basic salary every year and increased it year by year. The monthly salary has been There have been 6 adjustments, with an increase of 26.2%; hourly wages have been adjusted 7 times, with an increase of 40%. In contrast, the port business rates have not been adjusted for 24 years, and the income of dock workers cannot keep up with the general social standard.

Shi Yonglin said that in April this year, the Taiwan Port Corporation put forward a "reasonable adjustment plan for port business expenses." In April and May, it held eight symposiums with industry players and laborers in the north, central and southern regions. Business Fee Rationalization Adjustment Plan” briefing session, including the belt and unwinding trade union, the shipping trade union, and the bulk material related trade unions attended the meeting. Without any objection from the participants, the port company finally decided that the port business rate will be adjusted by 10%, which is in line with the improvement of port functions. A win-win solution for , toll collectors and grassroots labor rights.

Shi Yonglin pointed out that the recent strikes by dock workers in the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada for wage increases have affected the economy. No one wants this to happen in Taiwan, and the dock workers do not want to fight for their rights in an irrational way, but The government should also eliminate improper interference and make policies that meet the needs of the dock workers. If the humble request cannot be fulfilled, resistance is the last way for us to fight for survival. I hope the Ministry of Transport can understand the heavy appeal of the dock workers.