National Caregivers Association Chungnam Branch Calls for Revision of Long-Term Care Insurance Act for the Elderly

Strengthening the Public Nature of Long-Term Care Services and Guaranteeing Labor Rights for Caregivers
Calls for Expansion of Public Long-Term Care Institutions and Establishment of Appropriate Wage Standards

The National Caregivers Association Chungnam Branch and Chungcheongnam-do Labor Rights Center urged the revision of the Long-Term Care Insurance Act for the Elderly to ensure the labor rights of caregivers at a press conference held at the Chungnam Provincial Government Press Center on the 26th. Photo by Pyo Yoonji

The National Caregivers Association Chungnam Branch and the Chungcheongnam-do Labor Rights Center called for legislative amendments to guarantee the labor rights of caregivers.

On the 26th, the two organizations held a press conference at the Chungnam Provincial Government Press Center, demanding the prompt revision of the Long-Term Care Insurance Act for the Elderly to strengthen the public nature of long-term care services and to ensure the labor rights of caregivers.

Specifically, they advocated for the expansion of public long-term care institutions, the establishment of appropriate wage standards for caregivers, the guarantee of minimum working hours, improvements to the long-term service incentive system, and the inclusion of caregiver representatives in the Long-Term Care Committee.

They emphasized, "For a sustainable care system, we must not ignore the reality that caregivers remain in low-wage and non-regular positions."

Currently, three bills related to care workers have been submitted to the National Assembly: the Care Workers' Rights Guarantee Act, the Care Workers' Employment Improvement Act, and the Basic Care Act.

The association stated, "It is not simply about increasing the workforce, but about recognizing the value of care work and designing appropriate systems accordingly," and insisted, "The National Assembly and local governments must guarantee the value of care work through laws and policies."

Meanwhile, the National Caregivers Association will hold a 'Caregivers' Code of Ethics Proclamation Ceremony' on July 1. The new code of ethics includes a commitment for caregivers to establish professional pride and occupational identity, and to provide more responsible care.