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The Election of Labor Union of China Steel Corporation for the 11th President and 100 Delegates has successfully completed on Nov. 17. It was one of the most competitive elections in the record. There were 5 candidates in total for this Presidential election, namely Mr. Wu Hsieh-Mao (Registered No. 1), Mr. Wei Chao-Chin (No. 2), Mr. Ku Fu-Tsai (No. 3), Mr. Chen Cheng-Chih (No. 4) and Mr. Chang Pi-Fu (No. 5). The newly elected President is Mr. Wei Chao Chin. He is current chief representative as well as convener of collective bargaining committee. He will take office on Jan 4, 2011.

The high turnout rate 94.1% (8,527/9,059 voters in total) showed a great support and recognition to Union’s election. Mr. Wei Chao Chin has gained the highest polling rate 38.7% (3,301/8,527 voters) among the others. He shall be one of the delegates when taking office on Jan 4. As for the election of delegates, there were 99 delegates out of 138 candidates.

Besides expressing the gratitude to all members, Mr. Wei emphasized that Union’s power comes from all members, we can not afford to split out, in other words, we should disregard all the unjustified propagandas which were distributed during the 2 weeks pre-election campaigns and should work hand in hand for a more united Union in order to fight for a more decent and fair working conditions. Facing new challenges, such as the newly revised Trade Union Law to be enacted next May 1st, he promises to take different politics from other candidates and consolidate a proper one for the Union.   

All candidates made great efforts to promote themselves and their future plan by hosting campaigns and delivering flyers during the 2 weeks. Despite the election result, it can be generalized that the 5 candidates did work hard for Taiwan’s industrial democracy which deserves a big applause.