TRA Labor Director Accused of Corruption, Enterprise Union Suspends Secretary Duties
The TRA Enterprise Union has temporarily suspended the duties of its secretary, Wu Chang-chih, who is also a TRA labor director, following accusations of embezzling duty allowances and illegally occupying dormitories.
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Chiao-wen, Taipei, 5th) Wu Chang-chih, a labor director of Taiwan Railways (TRA) and secretary of its enterprise union, has been accused of allegedly defrauding duty allowances and illegally occupying dormitories for a long period. The industrial union recently filed a complaint with the Taipei District Prosecutors Office, accusing him of corruption. The enterprise union stated today that it has temporarily suspended his secretary duties, and this case has been included in the agenda for the extraordinary general meeting on May 12.
The TRA Industrial Union accused Wu Chang-chih, a labor director of TRA, of illegally occupying TRA dormitories for an extended period and being exposed for allegedly defrauding nearly NT$800,000 in "duty allowances." On April 29, the union filed a complaint with the Taipei District Prosecutors Office, accusing Mr. Wu of corruption. TRA responded that it adheres to the principle of impartiality in handling disciplinary incidents involving employees surnamed Wu, and will proceed according to relevant legal procedures. The preliminary investigation for this case has been completed and reported to the integrity system for further investigation and action.
The TRA Enterprise Union issued a statement today expressing deep concern from its chairman and the entire administrative team regarding the judicial investigation process involving union secretary Wu Chang-chih.
The TRA Enterprise Union pointed out that as this case has entered the investigation process and relevant facts are being clarified by the responsible authorities in accordance with regulations, the union will uphold an objective and fair stance, cooperate with relevant procedures, and carefully clarify the facts to maintain public trust.
The TRA Enterprise Union stated that to maintain stable union operations, it has temporarily suspended the involved party's assignments within the union. Related work is currently being handled by the team through division of labor. An extraordinary general meeting is scheduled for May 12, which, in addition to addressing follow-up matters after the failure of labor-management dispute mediation, will now include this case on its agenda. His elected duties will be deliberated according to procedures at that time.
The TRA Enterprise Union noted that all union affairs and finances operate under existing systems, and the overall situation is currently normal. It declined to comment on various external speculations and did not wish to see the issue labeled or politicized. Union affairs and member services will continue to be promoted during this period to ensure they remain unaffected.
The TRA Enterprise Union emphasized that it will carefully handle the matter according to its bylaws and relevant regulations based on the investigation results, and will provide external explanations at an appropriate time to maintain the union's credibility and the rights and interests of all members. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150505
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Chiao-wen, Taipei, 5th) Wu Chang-chih, a labor director of Taiwan Railways (TRA) and secretary of its enterprise union, has been accused of allegedly defrauding duty allowances and illegally occupying dormitories for a long period. The industrial union recently filed a complaint with the Taipei District Prosecutors Office, accusing him of corruption. The enterprise union stated today that it has temporarily suspended his secretary duties, and this case has been included in the agenda for the extraordinary general meeting on May 12.
The TRA Industrial Union accused Wu Chang-chih, a labor director of TRA, of illegally occupying TRA dormitories for an extended period and being exposed for allegedly defrauding nearly NT$800,000 in "duty allowances." On April 29, the union filed a complaint with the Taipei District Prosecutors Office, accusing Mr. Wu of corruption. TRA responded that it adheres to the principle of impartiality in handling disciplinary incidents involving employees surnamed Wu, and will proceed according to relevant legal procedures. The preliminary investigation for this case has been completed and reported to the integrity system for further investigation and action.
The TRA Enterprise Union issued a statement today expressing deep concern from its chairman and the entire administrative team regarding the judicial investigation process involving union secretary Wu Chang-chih.
The TRA Enterprise Union pointed out that as this case has entered the investigation process and relevant facts are being clarified by the responsible authorities in accordance with regulations, the union will uphold an objective and fair stance, cooperate with relevant procedures, and carefully clarify the facts to maintain public trust.
The TRA Enterprise Union stated that to maintain stable union operations, it has temporarily suspended the involved party's assignments within the union. Related work is currently being handled by the team through division of labor. An extraordinary general meeting is scheduled for May 12, which, in addition to addressing follow-up matters after the failure of labor-management dispute mediation, will now include this case on its agenda. His elected duties will be deliberated according to procedures at that time.
The TRA Enterprise Union noted that all union affairs and finances operate under existing systems, and the overall situation is currently normal. It declined to comment on various external speculations and did not wish to see the issue labeled or politicized. Union affairs and member services will continue to be promoted during this period to ensure they remain unaffected.
The TRA Enterprise Union emphasized that it will carefully handle the matter according to its bylaws and relevant regulations based on the investigation results, and will provide external explanations at an appropriate time to maintain the union's credibility and the rights and interests of all members. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150505
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