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Nube launches nationwide picket against banks over union-busting
Group demands bank CEOs cease treating workers like slaves.
a year ago
Nube accuses minister of 'sidelining' workers in festival aid talks
There is an ongoing dispute between union and commercial banks group - Solomon.
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a year ago
NGO calls for PM to provide one-month 'festive aid'
Rising costs has cast shadow over festive traditions, Solomon says.
a year ago
Nube: Refusal to grant travel permission obstructing our right to work
The union says the authorities have turned down the application despite providing them the justifications.
4 years ago
Nube sec-gen cries intimidation after police report by minister
Solomon says the action is baffling after Saravanan claims he was slandered.
4 years ago
Nube wants Bank Negara to safeguard Citibank workers' future
Authorities must not allow banks to cherry-pick services they provide, says Solomon.
4 years ago
'Arrogant and brutal' - Nube takes HSBC case to ILO
Nube sec-gen claims union's complaints were overlooked by Human Resources Ministry.
4 years ago
With new Covid-19 wave, Nube wants blanket moratorium extension
Current targeted approach does not account for spouses who lost income, says Nube sec-gen.
5 years ago
MTUC sec-gen: MAS should immediately recognise Nufam
J Solomon says Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong should take the initiative on this matter following a court decision.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
Stop bullying and blackmailing - MTUC sec-gen to MEF
J Solomon was responding to a claim by the MEF that as many as two million people could be facing unemployment.
5 years ago
MTUC calls for clear guidelines on Covid-19 test for workers
One-off tests are not enough to ensure workplaces remain free of Covid-19 outbreaks, says MTUC secretary-general J Solomon.
5 years ago
MTUC sec-gen blasts 'inhumane' Bank Negara hire purchase move
J Solomon believes that it will result in many borrowers being penalised with additional charges.
5 years ago
Gov't told to rein in ‘irresponsible’ employers threatening mass retrenchments
MTUC secretary-general J Solomon fears that companies will take stimulus package money and still discard workers.
5 years ago
Azmin lost sight of Socso's purpose, charges 'aghast' MTUC sec-gen
J Solomon is aghast at the minister's proposal that Socso funds be used to pay for the Covid-19 screenings.
5 years ago
Don't place economy over safety, MTUC sec-gen tells PM
CORONAVIRUS | There is an attempt to shift public attention to when non-essential businesses are allowed to reopen, rather than whether it’s safe to do so.
5 years ago
MTUC: Criminalise retrenchment for now
CORONAVIRUS | Employees in the RM4,000 to RM8,000 category are not covered by the wage subsidy scheme, and they risk being laid off.
5 years ago
Kula urges gov't to set up task force on job security
CORONAVIRUS | Ex-HR minister wants bipartisan national task force to secure business sustainability and job security for all M'sians.
5 years ago
Don't take advantage of workers, MTUC tells employers
They still have the option to get their employees to work from home via remote or virtual operation, explains its sec-gen J Solomon.
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5 years ago
MTUC wants gov’t to handle key issues involving workers following PM's order
CORONAVIRUS | This includes MEF's alleged refusal to pay employees of companies shut down during the period, it says.
5 years ago
Kula dismisses MTUC sec-gen's claims as 'reckless, irresponsible and brash'
The Human Resources minister is unhappy with J Solomon for responding to unverified news.
5 years ago
MTUC urges employers not to use Covid-19 as excuse to shortchange workers
Its president calls on employers and unions to cooperate in this critical period.
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5 years ago
ROS lifts MTUC suspension
Union leaders say that their explanation was deemed satisfactory and no further action will be taken.
5 years ago
ROS confirms suspending MTUC, gives 30 days to avoid deregistration
MTUC in the dark over the reason behind the notification for temporary suspension, says union sec-gen J Solomon.
5 years ago
MTUC insists Senate Council president was informed over statement
Its secretary-general J Solomon says his media team had contacted Khairudin Abdul Samad for comments.
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5 years ago
Senate Council takes MTUC to task, president denies support to oppose bill
He says he was never contacted for quotes by MTUC which allegedly misrepresented the council's stand.
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5 years ago
Low unionisation of migrant workers due to employer threats, lax enforcement
MTUC: Less than three percent of the 2.2mil documented migrant workers in the country belong to a union.
5 years ago
MTUC seeks genuine consultation with gov't
Congress hopes technical panel meeting on amendments to labour laws it attends in Putrajaya today will be held in genuine spirit.
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5 years ago
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