Lai Ruei-lung Releases Labor Policies, Pledging Worker Rights in City Transformation
Democratic Progressive Party candidate for Kaohsiung Mayor, Legislator Lai Ruei-lung, announced a comprehensive labor platform today, prioritizing worker rights amidst urban industrial transformation and promising a city where people can live and work securely.
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Kaohsiung, April 28 (CNA) — DPP Kaohsiung mayoral candidate and Legislator Lai Ruei-lung today released his labor platform, pledging that city transformation will prioritize worker rights to create a city where residents can live and work in peace.
Lai held a policy launch event today, proposing labor policies including "Driving Transformation," "Protecting Foundations," "Promoting Vocational Training," "Prioritizing Workplace Safety," "Strengthening Unions," "Listening to Voices," and "Supporting Youth." The event gathered over 200 union leaders and representatives from various industries.
Lai stated that facing a critical period of industrial transformation, while high-tech is booming, traditional industries face challenges from net-zero goals and supply chain restructuring. Turning investment into jobs and driving wage growth will be a key task for Kaohsiung's future.
Regarding "Driving Transformation," Lai plans to double high-tech employment and integrate industrial chains to create more quality and stable jobs. "Protecting Foundations" involves deepening the high-value transformation of traditional industries to ensure they remain a vital pillar of Kaohsiung.
For workplace safety, he promised to implement a zero-blind-spot plan for high-risk workplaces and AI early warning mechanisms, emphasizing mental health support. Simultaneously, he aims to root labor law education, upgrade Labor University to 2.0, popularize AI capabilities, support second careers and middle-aged re-employment, and elevate the Labor Autonomy Committee to a "Labor Policy Strategy Platform" while strengthening union capacity.
For youth development, Lai announced a complete support system, including family-friendly workplaces, full-cycle entrepreneurship assistance, backing for atypical workers, career assistance, and vocational cycles to allow young people to pursue dreams while comfortably raising families.
Lai emphasized that the 2026 election is a critical choice for Kaohsiung's next stage. Having long been involved in labor rights, he will continue to consult the grassroots and unite all forces to build a Kaohsiung that is generational and prosperous for all.
Lai held a policy launch event today, proposing labor policies including "Driving Transformation," "Protecting Foundations," "Promoting Vocational Training," "Prioritizing Workplace Safety," "Strengthening Unions," "Listening to Voices," and "Supporting Youth." The event gathered over 200 union leaders and representatives from various industries.
Lai stated that facing a critical period of industrial transformation, while high-tech is booming, traditional industries face challenges from net-zero goals and supply chain restructuring. Turning investment into jobs and driving wage growth will be a key task for Kaohsiung's future.
Regarding "Driving Transformation," Lai plans to double high-tech employment and integrate industrial chains to create more quality and stable jobs. "Protecting Foundations" involves deepening the high-value transformation of traditional industries to ensure they remain a vital pillar of Kaohsiung.
For workplace safety, he promised to implement a zero-blind-spot plan for high-risk workplaces and AI early warning mechanisms, emphasizing mental health support. Simultaneously, he aims to root labor law education, upgrade Labor University to 2.0, popularize AI capabilities, support second careers and middle-aged re-employment, and elevate the Labor Autonomy Committee to a "Labor Policy Strategy Platform" while strengthening union capacity.
For youth development, Lai announced a complete support system, including family-friendly workplaces, full-cycle entrepreneurship assistance, backing for atypical workers, career assistance, and vocational cycles to allow young people to pursue dreams while comfortably raising families.
Lai emphasized that the 2026 election is a critical choice for Kaohsiung's next stage. Having long been involved in labor rights, he will continue to consult the grassroots and unite all forces to build a Kaohsiung that is generational and prosperous for all.