Unionized rail workers to go on strike next Tuesday

Unionized railway workers said Friday they will go on strike next Tuesday, claiming disagreements with the government over bonus payments. The Korean Railway Workers' Union announced it would launch the strike at 9 a.m. Tuesday if there is no change in the government's stance. The union shelved a planned strike last week after reaching a tentative deal on key issues with the government but claimed on Friday that the government has failed to keep its promise. One of the key points of contention is changing the current compensation system that caps performance bonuses at 80 percent of base pay.