Malaysia is one of Asia's biggest employers of foreign labour. But recently, cases of deaths, abuse and forced labour have come to light. What is going on? Who is protecting these migrant workers?
Malaysiakini.com
Apr 23, 05 6:07pm
Two major workers movements – the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) and
the May 1 Coalition will collaborate for the first time to celebrate Labour
Day this year.
Malaysiakini
Claudia Theophilus
Apr 21, 05 11:52am
Malaysiakini: What are the major challenges facing the Malaysian trade
union movement in the years to come?
Malaysiakini.com
Claudia Theophilus
Apr 21, 05 11:46am
The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) is blaming the government for allowing
employers to hold it to ransom and dictate terms in importing migrant labour.
Malaysiakini.com
Claudia Theophilus
Apr 20, 05 10:22pm
The Court of Appeal in a landmark decision today ordered the director-general
of trade union (DGTU) to conduct a fresh election to determine the legitimate
leadership of the beleaguered National Union of Bank Employees (NUBE).
Malaysiakini.com
Claudia Theophilus
Apr 19, 05 1:24pm
The MTUC, in embracing a new philosophy combining politics and professionalism,
is clear about drawing a distinction between political interests and professional
conduct.
Malaysiakini.com
Claudia Theophilus
Apr 19, 05 1:16pm
The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) does not wear any baju politik
(it is non-partisan) and is striving to become a more professional labour centre,
said its recently elected president Syed Shahir Syed Mohamud.
Malaysiakini.com
Claudia Theophilus
Apr 18, 05 5:43pm
Winds of change are blowing through the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC).
It may be a mere breeze now, but there is potential for its force to build,
its president Syed Shahir Syed Mohamud tells malaysiakini in an exclusive interview.
Malaysiakini.com
Apr 18, 05 1:53pm
It is clear that the government is bowing down to pressure when it announced
that the decision to ban paraquat made three years ago will be reviewed, charges
an anti-pesticide group today.
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