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Labor movement takes to the streets of Taipei ahead of elections. Protest organizers say none of the 3 presidential candidates satisfied their demands. An estimated 2,000 workers took part in a labor protest in Taipei City Saturday (Dec. 23), three weeks ahead of presidential and legislative elections.

Marchers called for an end to low wages, safeguards for pensions, improvements to long working hours, and a hike for employers’ contribution to occupational safety insurance. Protest leaders said they had submitted their demands to all three candidates, none of their replies had satisfied them, they ask their supporters not to vote for any specific candidate. As their demands, those activists said none of the 3-presidential candidates had gained their approval.