2009 China-Korea Team
A team of 10 persons (including 4 women), 5 each from China and the Republic of Korea, was invited to Japan from October 18 to 30, 2009.
Because of reconstruction work following the Sichuan earthquake and other factors, China did not participate in the invitation program in the previous fiscal year, so Chinese participants were taking part for the first time in two years.
The participants approached the program with enthusiasm. At the labour-related lectures and places visited they eagerly asked questions and stated their opinions while referring to the labour situation in their own countries.
In particular, they showed a strong interest in such issues as the impact of the financial and economic crises since the fall of 2008, efforts relating to non-regular workers, measures to achieve a work-life balance in Japan, the productivity movement, and the relationship between labour unions and politics.
Although the social systems and labour unions are different in Japan, China, and the Republic of Korea, they share many common issues, and the participants were able to deepen their exchange through the program.
List of Organization That Cooperated in the Visit
| ■ | Rengo Gunma | ■ | Gunma Prefectural Government Office |
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| ■ | Hello Work Maebashi | ■ | Matsuida Plant of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. |
| ■ | Shin-Etsu Chemical Labour Union | ■ | NHK Roren (National Federation of NHK Workers' Unions) |
| ■ | Zenrosai (National Federation of Workers and Consumers Insurance Cooperatives) | ||
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Many thanks to everyone. |
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China-Korea Team Participant
All China Federation of Trade Unions(ACFTU)
| 1. | Name | ： | Liu Xiaoyan |
| Name of organization | ： | All China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) | |
| Position | ： | Division Chief, General affairs division, Labour Protection Dept. | |
| Union experience | ： | 26 |
All China Federation of Trade Unions(ACFTU)
| 2. | Name | ： | TONG Yongchun |
| Name of organization | ： | Chinese Energy and Chemical Workers' Union | |
| Position | ： | Division Chief | |
| Union experience | ： | 13 |
All China Federation of Trade Unions(ACFTU)
| 3. | Name | ： | MIN Yingqiu |
| Name of organization | ： | All China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) | |
| Position | ： | Division Chief, Economic and Technological Affairs Dept. | |
| Union experience | ： | 19 |
All China Federation of Trade Unions(ACFTU)
| 4. | Name | ： | WANG Yonghua |
| Name of organization | ： | All China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) | |
| Position | ： | Division Chief, Social Security Dept. | |
| Union experience | ： | 12 |
All China Federation of Trade Unions(ACFTU)
| 5. | Name | ： | LI Na |
| Name of organization | ： | All China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) | |
| Position | ： | Staff, int'l Liaison Dept. | |
| Union experience | ： | 3 |
Federation of Korean Trade Unions(FKTU)
| 6. | Name | ： | CHOI Jonghwan |
| Name of organization | ： | Federation of Korean Trade Unions (FKTU) | |
| Position | ： | Asst. Director, Public Relations Bureau | |
| Union experience | ： | 4 |
Federation of Korean Trade Unions(FKTU)
| 7. | Name | ： | KIM Jeongyeon |
| Name of organization | ： | Federation of Korean Trade Unions (FKTU) | |
| Position | ： | Assist. Director, General Affairs Bureau | |
| Union experience | ： | 5 |
Federation of Korean Trade Unions(FKTU)
| 8. | Name | ： | SON Minsook |
| Name of organization | ： | Legal Service and conselling Center in Suwon City of FKTU | |
| Position | ： | General Manager |
Federation of Korean Trade Unions(FKTU)
| 9. | Name | ： | LEE Il-ku |
| Name of organization | ： | Federation of Korean United Worker's Union (FKUWU) | |
| Position | ： | Dorector, Organizing Bureau | |
| Union experience | ： | 20 |
korea International Labour Foundation(KOILAF)
| 10. | Name | ： | KIM Young Soo |
| Name of organization | ： | Korean International Labour Foundation (KOILAF) | |
| Position | ： | Manager, PR Department | |
| Union experience | ： | 3 |
Program of stay in Japan
| Date | Schedule (first week) | Date | Schedule (second week) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18 | Sun | Arrival in Japan | Oct 25 | Sun | Tour of Hiroshima and vicinity |
| Oct 19 | Mon | Orientation Opening ceremony |
Oct 26 | Mon | Rengo Gunma program Visit to Hello Work employment office Visit to Gunma Prefectural Government Office Discussion with executives of Rengo Gunma |
| Oct 20 | Tue | Lecture on "The Role of the Labour Movement in Japan and Issues" Lecture on "Labour and Social Legislation" |
Oct 27 | Tue | Rengo Gunma program Home visit Visit to Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. |
| Oct 21 | Wed | Visit to the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare Visit to the Rengo Headquarters |
Oct 28 | Wed | Visit to industrial organization and workplace (NHK Roren and NHK Broadcasting Center) |
| Oct 22 | Thu | Follow-up meeting Visit to the Japan Productivity Center |
Oct 29 | Thu | Visit to Zenrosai Wrap-up |
| Oct 23 | Fri | "Exchange of Views on Labour Situation" meeting | Oct 30 | Fri | Appraisal meeting |
| Oct 24 | Sat | Transfer | Oct 31 | Sat | Departure from Japan |
