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S’wak MTUC regrets East M'sia workers left out of labour amendments

S’wak MTUC regrets East M'sia workers left out of labour amendments

Labour ordinances for S'wak, Sabah don't reflect Employment Act amendments.
MTUC deadlock - presidential candidate seeks ROS intervention

MTUC deadlock - presidential candidate seeks ROS intervention

He says MTUC operating without president, acting against its constitution.
Make RM1.5k minimum wage compulsory, MTUC tells PM

Make RM1.5k minimum wage compulsory, MTUC tells PM

PM recently urged private sector to adopt the wage rate.
B40 workers counting on govt for minimum wage decision - MTUC

B40 workers counting on govt for minimum wage decision - MTUC

Discussions should not be delayed for a long time, says sec-gen.
MTUC fumes over stagnant minimum wage as electricity tariffs rise

MTUC fumes over stagnant minimum wage as electricity tariffs rise

It says wage increase should have been on Jan 1.

LETTER | Dire straits: Only 3pct can afford to retire on EPF savings

LETTER | Dire straits: Only 3pct can afford to retire on EPF savings

EPF withdrawal schemes main factor to state of affairs.

MTUC against sacking of workers who refuse vaccination

MTUC against sacking of workers who refuse vaccination

Govt did not make vaccination compulsory, says Kamarul Baharin.

Reopen workplaces but with stricter SOPs, MTUC tells govt

Reopen workplaces but with stricter SOPs, MTUC tells govt

UPDATED 4.30PM | Trade union also wants govt to tap MTUC's expertise when drafting workplace procedures.

Top Glove worker's hand chopped off in factory mishap

Top Glove worker's hand chopped off in factory mishap

Group calls for investigation into whether the factory installed sensors to avoid such accidents.

MTUC upset over work-from-home 'double standards' and confusion

MTUC upset over work-from-home 'double standards' and confusion

Union blasts govt's directive over who should stay home, change in red zone swab test policy.

LETTER | Where are the women leaders, MTUC?

LETTER | Where are the women leaders, MTUC?

'The impact of women not being represented in decision-making positions in the MTUC is very serious for women's equality in the country.'

MTUC seeks ROS' advice after presidential contest ends with a draw

MTUC seeks ROS' advice after presidential contest ends with a draw

Both Abdul Halim Mansor and Mohd Jafar Abd Majid secure 136 votes.

MTUC urges cabinet to act quickly on Muhyiddin's aid increase proposal

MTUC urges cabinet to act quickly on Muhyiddin's aid increase proposal

Malaysian Trades Union Congress welcomes PM proposal to increase monthly aid from RM200-RM300 to RM1,000.

Stop targeting low-wage workers, MTUC tells HR Minister

Stop targeting low-wage workers, MTUC tells HR Minister

'Instead, steps should be taken to address the disparity between a company's top management and ordinary workers.'
'We don't care about your political spats, but don't ratify CPTPP' - MTUC to govt

'We don't care about your political spats, but don't ratify CPTPP' - MTUC to govt

Its secretary-general, J Solomon says the agreement lacks protection for worker rights and only benefits corporations.

MTUC sec-gen: Many will suffer if 'bank-friendly' Tengku Zafrul is not firm

MTUC sec-gen: Many will suffer if 'bank-friendly' Tengku Zafrul is not firm

J Solomon says the finance minister cannot leave loan moratorium issue in the hands of banks.

Sarawak must admit own failings instead of blaming Putrajaya - MTUC

Sarawak must admit own failings instead of blaming Putrajaya - MTUC

Sarawak MTUC secretary blasts state govt for failures in development, land, labour and immigration.

MTUC joins chorus to increase minimum wage following poverty line revision

MTUC joins chorus to increase minimum wage following poverty line revision

With the poverty index now set at RM2,208, the minimum wage must also be adjusted accordingly, says MTUC.
Don't backtrack on revising poverty line: MTUC sec-gen

Don't backtrack on revising poverty line: MTUC sec-gen

Union body alarmed after former UN man claims PN govt performing 'backflip' over poverty figures.

LETTER | MTUC challenges MEF to prove claims of employers going bankrupt

LETTER | MTUC challenges MEF to prove claims of employers going bankrupt

This is in reference to claims by employers that businesses will fold up if RM2,700 is fixed as the basic pay for workers in urban areas.

After migrant workers freeze, MTUC proposes RM2,700 living wage for locals

After migrant workers freeze, MTUC proposes RM2,700 living wage for locals

Its secretary-general says it's to encourage take-up of the jobs.

MTUC sec-gen: Penjana has goodies for bosses, doesn't help jobless workers

MTUC sec-gen: Penjana has goodies for bosses, doesn't help jobless workers

Union grouping says that without accountability, bosses can pocket millions in gov't aid and still lay off staff.

Economic recovery: MTUC points 'optimistic' minister to Covid-19 unemployment woes

Economic recovery: MTUC points 'optimistic' minister to Covid-19 unemployment woes

CORONAVIRUS | The Malaysian Employers Federation forecasts that up to two million people might lose their jobs after Hari Raya.

COMMENT | Workers' Housing Act delay shows employers' lobby has chokehold on gov't

COMMENT | Workers' Housing Act delay shows employers' lobby has chokehold on gov't

The Covid-19 virus will not wait for three months; PM must immediately intervene to enforce amendments to the new laws.