Outsourcing again

The Malaysian government wants to allow third-party intervention in the workplace where by companies can outsource their employment contracts and obligations to an outside third party.

This tactic is used worldwide to undermine workers ability to organise and for the employers to drive down wages and conditions by passing on the costs to smaller companies. Unions and human rights organisations are campaigning against this initiative and are looking for international solidarity. Our radio interview with MTUC Secretary General Halim Mansor will be broadcast on 5 November. Podcast available here.

The Malaysian government wants to allow third-party intervention in the workplace where by companies can outsource their employment contracts and obligations to an outside third party.

This tactic is used worldwide to undermine workers ability to organise and for the employers to drive down wages and conditions by passing on the costs to smaller companies. Unions and human rights organisations are campaigning against this initiative and are looking for international solidarity. Our radio interview with MTUC Secretary General Halim Mansor will be broadcast on 5 November. Podcast available here.