Smart Partnership Workshop between UNI-MLC & DGEU

A Smart Partnership Workshop 

between UNI-MLC & DGEU 

was held on the 28^th of November 2016 

Shah Alam.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The action plan for 2017 is as follows:

1. To prepare the proposal for the 2^nd CBA 
2. To have a roadshow and reach out to the members and explain about the role of the union and responsibilities 
3. To reach out to the non-members and campaign to increase membership 
4. To strengthen the administration of the union
5. To develop DGEU’s website which will be assisted by UNI MLC 
6. To replace the vacant positions in the union to more active members
7. To plan for a membership gathering according to the region
8. To collaborate and work closely with the management of Digi Malaysia, establish close cooperation and develop Best Practice and Smart Partnership
   

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Evaluation and Planning Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

On the 24^th of November 2016, the Evaluation and Planning Meeting for “Organizing Workers in the Commerce Sector in Malaysia” was held in Istana Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

Bro Neil Anderson, Sis Marie Kihlberg, Sis Karin Jungerham, Bro Satoshi Tamai, Bro Rajendra Acharya and Bro Mohamed Shafie BP Mammal were present at this meeting.

We had a fruitful meeting and UNI MLC looks forward to maintaining this good relationship

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Leadership Workshop for UNICOME Malaysia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On the 23^rd of November 2016, a Leadership Workshop for UNICOME Malaysia was held in Starpoints Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. More than 30 participants from various commerce sectors in Malaysia attended the said workshop.

The opening speech was done by Bro Mohamed Shafie BP Mammal, the President of UNI MLC.

Bro Prem Kumar, Vice President of UNI MLC, Bro Mathialagan, Treasurer of UNI MLC and Bro Mohd Effendy Abdul Ghani, the Assistant General Secretary of UNI MLC gave a talk on “Building Confidence to Become Leaders”.

A panel discussion on the topic “Strategy for Organizng” was done by Sis Marie Kihlberg from Unionen, Sis Karin Jungerham from Handels, and Bro Neil Anderson, the head of UNISCORE.

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Kesatuan Pekerja-Pekerja Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd had their 3rd Annual General Meeting

 

 

 

On the 19^th of November 2016, Kesatuan Pekerja-Pekerja Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd had their 3^rd Annual General Meeting at Wisma B – Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas. It was a successful event.

The welcoming speech was given by Bro Jamalullail bin Yahya, the President of KPPPTP.

A short speech was given by Bro Mohamed Shafie BP Mammal, the President of UNI MLC followed by a speech by Y. Bhg. Dato’ Sri Che Khalib Bin Mohd Noh, the Chairman of Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd.

UNI MLC congratulates Kesatuan Pekerja-Pekerja Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd for their success on their 3^rd Annual General Meeting.

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Social Visit by Head of Women's and Children's Rights Section-Cambodia (ADHOC)

 

 

 

 

 

"Social Visit by Sis. Chhan Sokunthea, Head of Women's and Children's Rights Section-Cambodia (ADHOC) & Team to UNI-MLC Office on the 17th of November 2016"

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ASETUC Consultation Meeting on TPPA

ASETUC Consultation Meeting on TPPA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On 10^th November 2016, ASETUC Consultation Meeting on TPPA was held at Federal Hotel Kuala Lumpur as a follow up from the ASETUC National Working Group Meeting and Roundtable Discussion which was held on 27^th October 2016. This meeting was participated by a total of 30 participants from unions affiliated under BWI, UNI and PSI with ten participants from each global union federation. 

This national consultation is part of a project undertaken by BWI and is funded by FES Singapore on the implications of the TPPA for workers and their labour labour unions in Malaysia and Vietnam. Short research papers have been drafted covering a number of major sections, as well as focusing on projected impacts for unions in ASETUC sectors. These remain as a work in progress. During the consultation meeting, feedbacks of participants were requested on part of this research, particularly with regards to the implications of TPPA on various sectors.

Presentation on different topics in relation to TPPA was presented by Brother Edward Miller, BWI Regional Campaign Office. Among the key topics discussed during the consultation meeting are as follows:

• Introduction and background of project

• TPPA history and context

• Brief analysis of projected macro-economic impact of TPPA for Malaysia

• Investment chapter

• Labour chapter

• Impact on BWI sectors (construction, wood and forestry)

• Impact on PSI sectors (including impacts on health, State Owned Enterprise
  (SOE) chapters and privatisation impacts)

• Impact on UNI Sectors (including financial services)

• Implementation

The meeting was concluded with constructive feedback from participants and closing remarks from Brother Dong, Regional Representative of BWI and Brother Shafie, General Secretary of ASETUC. Separate consultation meetings with trade union leaders from each global union federation is anticipated in future as a follow up from this meeting in order to gain latest status updates and impacts of TPPA according to sectors in depth.

 

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