DPP's bid to pass labor bill thwartedTAIPEI, Taiwan -- The ruling party's attempt to push through controversial amendments to the Labor Standards Act in the Legislature Friday was thwarted after fierce resistance from protesters outside the lawmaking body in Taipei. Protesters vowed to continue their struggle against the bill, which is slated for review in the Legislature next Tuesday. The day began with Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lawmakers attempting to use their majority to push a bill that would cut seven statutory holidays toward a second and third reading. The move prompted dozens of labor union activists to set up a protest base at the Legislative Yuan's entrance facing Zhenjiang Street. Labor union groups said they were from Greater Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu and Yunlin.

Source: The China Post December 02, 2016 16:01 UTC