Job Crisis Looms for Thousands After Taichung Department Store Explosion; Labor Ministry Steps In
Taichung, Taiwan — Over 4,000 workers face an uncertain future following a devastating gas explosion at the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store in Taichung. The incident not only halted operations but has also led to contested layoffs, triggering intervention from national and city labor authorities. In response to this workplace disruption, the Ministry of Labor has stepped in, urging the Taichung City Government to investigate whether the layoffs comply with national labor standards. The city’s …