TRADE UNIONS PROPOSE FRAMEWORK TO PROTECT WORKERS’ RIGHTS IN TPPA

ASETUC General-Secretary Mohamed Shafie BP Mammal

The ASEAN Services Employees Trade Union Council (ASETUC) expresses concern over the possible threat of cross border movement of migrant workers if the government signs the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA). The council says this could result in cross-border membership, affecting unions and employers. It proposes setting up a framework to curb cross-border membership and includes a clear definition on the role of unions in protecting workers’ welfare. ASETUC will submit the proposed framework by March next year.