PSM warns MTUC suspension could lead to 'mega-level' union-busting

PSM has expressed its alarm over the recent turmoil involving the MTUC, in which the ROS has announced the suspension of the body which represents half a million workers, and threatened it with de-registration.

"We read with concern in media the recent suspension of MTUC by the ROS. While we understand and acknowledge the internal problems and factional infighting within MTUC, we believe those issues need to be resolved by the trade union body internally without any interference from the state in the form of the ROS," PSM deputy chairperson S Arutchelvan (above) told Malaysiakini today...