Analyzing the Pros and Cons of 'One Flexible Rest Day Off': The Inevitable Outcome of High Wages, High Prices, High Unemployment, and Political Considerations

This article analyzes the impact of the 'One Fixed Rest Day and One Flexible Rest Day' amendment to the Labor Standards Act pushed by the Tsai Ing-wen government. The author argues that while improving labor rights is a merit, the inevitable result is a cycle of 'high wages, high prices, and high unemployment.' It points out that this is the common destination for a public that wants to escape low wages while maintaining quality of life. The author also analyzes from a political perspective, suggesting the DPP government's move is to make the public feel the 'wage increase' while blaming rising prices and unemployment on market economics to favor the next election.

2017年1月7日

The DPP's Broken Promise: The Controversy Over the 'Seven-Day Holiday'

Discusses the DPP's policy shift regarding labor holidays and the 40-hour workweek, analyzing the backlash from labor groups and the sense of betrayal among young voters.

2016年12月5日

⚡ The 'One Case, One Rest' Controversy: DPP Legislator Chen Ying's 'One-Minute Ying' Fast-Tracks Labor Bill Amid Outcry!

A fierce conflict erupted during the 2016 review of the 'One Case, One Rest' amendment to the Labor Standards Act. DPP Committee Chair Chen Ying forcibly opened the session, with staff reading the clauses at extreme speed. Chen declared the review complete in about 15 minutes, successfully pushing the draft through. KMT Legislator Johnny Chiang mockingly dubbed her 'One-Minute Ying.' The article questions whether this will spark sustained labor protests and suggests that social movement groups, having lost their political backing, may return to a state of 'dogs barking at a train'—loud but ignored.

2016年10月5日