May 1st Labor Day: Premier Cho Jung-tai Says Economic Growth Fruits to Be Returned to Workers and Public
On Labor Day, Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai announced that the benefits of Taiwan's economic growth would be returned to workers and the public. He highlighted last year's 8.68% and this year's first-quarter estimated 13.69% economic growth, promising welfare policies and improved labor environments.
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(Central News Agency reporter Lai Yu-chen, Taipei, 1st) Today is May 1st Labor Day. Premier Cho Jung-tai stated that Taiwan's economic growth rate was 8.68% last year, and this year's first quarter is estimated at 13.69%, which may be a 39-year high. These economic achievements are the result of the diligent efforts of workers and must be returned to workers and the public through welfare policies and good labor environments. He will strive to make Taiwan a more equitable, hopeful, and civilized nation.
Cho Jung-tai stated through social media that on Labor Day, he wants to pay tribute to workers from all walks of life, as every type of labor is Taiwan's pride. Taiwan's economic growth rate was 8.68% in 2025 (Note: likely a typo, should be 2024 or previous year), and this year's first quarter economic growth rate is estimated at 13.69%, which may be a 39-year high. These economic achievements are the result of the diligent efforts of workers.
He said that these economic achievements must be returned to every worker and citizen through more guarantees and rights, welfare policies that substantially reduce burdens, better labor environments, and more opportunities.
Cho Jung-tai also used infographics to explain that the government has launched measures to improve the workplace, including amendments to the Occupational Safety and Health Act to eliminate safety loopholes and workplace bullying. It also promotes new systems for employers to support employment for people with disabilities, and trial operational guidelines for employers supporting employees with disabilities. It rejects pregnancy discrimination, where employers found to be in violation will be fined up to NT$1.5 million and have their company name and responsible person's name publicized.
Cho Jung-tai pointed out that Taiwan is moving towards prosperity and progress, and he will continue to work hard to make Taiwan a more equitable, hopeful, and civilized nation. (Editor: Wan Shuzhang) 1150501
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(Central News Agency reporter Lai Yu-chen, Taipei, 1st) Today is May 1st Labor Day. Premier Cho Jung-tai stated that Taiwan's economic growth rate was 8.68% last year, and this year's first quarter is estimated at 13.69%, which may be a 39-year high. These economic achievements are the result of the diligent efforts of workers and must be returned to workers and the public through welfare policies and good labor environments. He will strive to make Taiwan a more equitable, hopeful, and civilized nation.
Cho Jung-tai stated through social media that on Labor Day, he wants to pay tribute to workers from all walks of life, as every type of labor is Taiwan's pride. Taiwan's economic growth rate was 8.68% in 2025 (Note: likely a typo, should be 2024 or previous year), and this year's first quarter economic growth rate is estimated at 13.69%, which may be a 39-year high. These economic achievements are the result of the diligent efforts of workers.
He said that these economic achievements must be returned to every worker and citizen through more guarantees and rights, welfare policies that substantially reduce burdens, better labor environments, and more opportunities.
Cho Jung-tai also used infographics to explain that the government has launched measures to improve the workplace, including amendments to the Occupational Safety and Health Act to eliminate safety loopholes and workplace bullying. It also promotes new systems for employers to support employment for people with disabilities, and trial operational guidelines for employers supporting employees with disabilities. It rejects pregnancy discrimination, where employers found to be in violation will be fined up to NT$1.5 million and have their company name and responsible person's name publicized.
Cho Jung-tai pointed out that Taiwan is moving towards prosperity and progress, and he will continue to work hard to make Taiwan a more equitable, hopeful, and civilized nation. (Editor: Wan Shuzhang) 1150501
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