PUTRAJAYA should not endorse the ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) as it will primarily benefit major corporations, said the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC). Secretary-general J. Solomon, in a statement, said it is clear that CPTPP is not truly about fair and free trade between member countries. […]
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 ― The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) has strongly urged Putrajaya not to endorse the ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). In a press statement today, its secretary-general J Solomon said that the call was not related to any position the previous Pakatan Harapan (PH) […]
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) today urged Putrajaya against ratifying the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), saying it threatens workers’ rights and puts jobs at risk. MTUC secretary-general J Solomon said trade unions in other countries have found that the pact only benefits major corporations and does […]
SINGAPORE, July 30 — The job market slump is set to continue for the rest of the year, with recovery possible only when a vaccine for Covid-19 is found, economists have warned. Should the downturn persist, the government may have to look at extending its job support measures, they added. The economists were […]
PETALING JAYA: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have welcomed the three-month extension of the loan moratorium but said banks can do more to help companies recover from the economic consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic. Michael Kang, president of the SME Association of Malaysia, said most SMEs were not prepared for an end to […]
PETALING JAYA: An employers group and an SME association have hit out at Putrajaya’s decision to allow foreign workers in only three sectors, saying the operation of many excluded firms would be badly affected. The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) said the government did not consult it on the matter and the Small and Medium […]
NATIONAL carrier Malaysia Airlines should recognise National Union of Flight Attendants Malaysia (Nufam) to protect workers’ rights, said Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC). MTUC secretary-general J. Solomon said Malaysia Airlines Bhd’s refusal to acknowledge Nufam has deprived workers of their basic social protection for many years. Source : https://www.themalaysianinsight.com/s/262646
