TAIPEI—Yielding to a public revolt against partisan sparing, the Kuomintang (KMT) legislative caucus said yesterday it would back the 44-hour work week if President Chen Shui-bian apologises for vowing to institute a 40-hour scheme on his campaign trial.
The Presidential Office reiterated it would make a positive
response once the opposition-dominated lawmaking body reforms the
labour law, reported the China Post.
At issue is a Bill calling for a maximum work time of 44 hours every week, which the Cabinet insists is crucial to help curb the economic downturn.
The KMT will give the green light to the 44-hour work week if the
President admits making a mistake by vowing to introduce a shorter one
on the campaign trail,
KMT legislative caucus leader Her Jyh-huei
said.
The Bill must be passed by the end of the week.