Su Chiao-hui and Lee Shu-chuan Compete at New Taipei Labor Union Event, Both Vow to Support Workers

Central News Agency (New Taipei, 29th) The New Taipei City General Labor Union held its member meeting today. DPP mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui and KMT candidate Lee Shu-chuan both attended and spoke, promising to be the backbone for workers and seeking support.

Su arrived at the meeting in Tucheng at noon. In her speech, she thanked workers for their dedication in various fields, contributing to Taiwan's economic prosperity. She detailed her legislative achievements over the past decade, including ten consecutive increases in the minimum wage and the enactment of the Minimum Wage Act, emphasizing that if elected mayor, she would remain a strong supporter of labor.

Lee arrived about 20 minutes later. Su waved at Lee upon his entry, but due to the distance and crowd, Lee did not notice and was guided directly to the stage. Lee greeted Su and the councilors present in his speech, while Su was busy toasting at tables, resulting in no direct interaction.

Upon leaving, Su remarked that they would meet more often in the future, and it is not always possible to shake hands due to crowds. "I don't think 'Uncle Chuan' (Lee) did it on purpose; we all wish each other well."

In his speech, Lee used his background in plumbing and engineering to relate to workers. He promised to be a backbone for unions and workers, fully implementing needs regarding labor education budgets, subsidies, and rent subsidies for unions.

Regarding online allegations questioning the source of nearly NT$10 million in down payments for a property in Banqiao, Lee stated before the event that the property is a pre-sale house paid for in installments using his and his wife's salaries. He emphasized that all funds are legal and compliant, and have been declared according to law.

Lee said, "I have served as deputy mayor of New Taipei, Kaohsiung, and Taipei, and as Secretary-General of the Executive Yuan. I declare all my assets every year. Nothing happens when there is no election, but as soon as an election comes, issues arise. This leak is extremely malicious."