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S'wak workers poised to picket over labour law amendment delay

Labour group claims S'wak govt stonewalling amendments.

S'wak workers poised to picket over labour law amendment delay

Labour group urges M'sian timber certifiers to look into worker issues

Current procedures allow companies to continue forced labour, union harassment practices.

Labour group urges M'sian timber certifiers to look into worker issues

Group: Since when employers dictate labour law implementation?

Coalition reminds MPs that workers form the bulk of their voters.

Group: Since when employers dictate labour law implementation?

Electrical union rebukes Saravanan over 'tacit approval' of employers’ requests

This is after Employment Act amendments were pushed to Jan 1.

Electrical union rebukes Saravanan over 'tacit approval' of employers’ requests

New 45-hour work week, including mealtimes, pushed to Jan 1

The decision was made following appeal by employer groups, minister says.

New 45-hour work week, including mealtimes, pushed to Jan 1

SMEs have most problem complying with worker housing law

Many are still reeling from Covid-19-triggered financial hardship.

SMEs have most problem complying with worker housing law

Resolve Bernama's woes to fight fake news, Geramm tells govt

The group also backs Sydney Yap Xi Ni's rights as a staff.

Resolve Bernama's woes to fight fake news, Geramm tells govt

LETTER | Freedom of association is critical for unions

It can encourage participation of the workforce and expand membership.

Ronald Benjamin

LETTER | Freedom of association is critical for unions

YOURSAY | Abuses of domestic workers have come home to roost

‘I am glad Indonesia, Bangladesh are teaching us how to take care of one’s own citizens.’

YOURSAY | Abuses of domestic workers have come home to roost

Global electronics manufacturer Molex accused of union-busting in Malaysia

Electronics Industry Employees’ Union says it abuses, threatens workers.

Global electronics manufacturer Molex accused of union-busting in Malaysia

Labour activist: Amend Constitution to improve worker rights

He says M'sia lagging behind neighbours Cambodia, the Philippines.

Labour activist: Amend Constitution to improve worker rights

Supermax sees no material impact after Canada puts govt contract on hold

Only govt contract on hold, no complete ban on imports.

Supermax sees no material impact after Canada puts govt contract on hold

Trade association raises concern over Top Glove's 'A' rating for labour practices

Top Glove cited the rating to debunk claims of exploitation at its factories, as alleged by a British TV network.

Trade association raises concern over Top Glove's 'A' rating for labour practices

Gig work a ‘new normal’ but falls short in labour protection

The industry, once hailed as 'innovative', is plagued by labour rights issues.

Gig work a ‘new normal’ but falls short in labour protection