MALAYSIA:::MTUC Proposes Paid Leave To Workers In Flood-Hit States

SHAH ALAM -- The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) has urged private sector employers in the flood-affected states to consider granting paid leave to their employees until the floodwaters recede.

MTUC deputy secretary-general A. Balasubramaniam said this was one way of easing the difficulties faced by workers due to the floods.

"Private sector employers should be lenient enough to grant paid leave for their employees at a time when the floods are ravaging many states.

MALAYSIA:::MTUC gesa cuti bergaji kepada pekerja di negeri dilanda banjir

Kongres Kesatuan Sekerja Malaysia (MTUC) menggesa para majikan sektor swasta mempertimbangkan cuti bergaji kepada pekerja yang berhadapan dengan musibah banjir. – Gambar ihsan Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat.

Majikan swasta di kawasan dilanda banjir digesa menimbang memberi cuti bergaji kepada pekerja masing-masing sehingga keadaan pulih.

Timbalan Setiausaha Agung Kongres Kesatuan Sekerja Malaysia (MTUC) A.Balasubramaniam berkata langkah itu boleh menolong meringankan kesulitan yang dialami pekerja terbabit.

"Majikan sektor swasta sepatutnya bermurah hati memberi cuti bergaji kepada pekerja mereka ketika banjir melanda banyak negeri.