Labour groups push May Day asks

Labour groups push May Day asks

A network of labour groups has made nine demands to mark Labour Day on Thursday, including an increase in overtime pay and a risk insurance fund for workers.

Maid says her employer did not give her Labour Day off, even though her contract includes PH entitlements

SINGAPORE: A domestic helper has raised concerns about the legitimacy of her contract after being told she is not entitled to Labour Day off. On Thursday (May 1), she took to the ‘MDW in Singapore’ Facebook group to seek advice from fellow domestic workers and netizens. In her post, she explained that her employment contract […] The post Maid says her employer did not give her Labour Day off, even though her contract includes PH entitlements app…

Thai Labour Groups Demand Reform on Labour Day

Labour day parade in Bangkok | Photo via Thai-Danish Chamber of Commerce On Labour Day, Thai labour organisations have put forth nine pivotal demands aimed at improving workers’ rights and protections. Chief among these is the establishment of a risk insurance fund, deemed essential by Panus Thai...

Labour Rights Nepal: Chamber Advocates for Worker Safety

1st May 2025, Kathmandu On the 136th International Labour Day, the Nepal Chamber of Commerce expressed its firm stance on supporting workers’ rights and well-being. Labour Rights Nepal In its message shared on May 1, the Chamber reiterated its commitment to ensuring that laborers’ rights are protected for the overall economic development of the country. […] The post Labour Rights Nepal: Chamber Advocates for Worker Safety & Social Security appea…

Thai labour groups demand risk fund and overtime pay reform

Thai labour groups demand risk fund and overtime pay reformLegacyLabour organisations in Thailand have presented nine demands on Labour Day, highlighting the necessity for increased overtime pay and the establishment of a risk insurance fund for workers. Panus Thailuan, President of the National Congress of Thai Labour, identified the creation of a risk insurance fund as the most critical demand. This fund aims to protect workers from unfair dis…

Today ONE stations will join listeners and viewers with special programs with the theme EVERYONE FOR THE CITY on the occasion of the national holiday of Labour Day. With discussions in the studios and connections to different localities, ONE journalists and presenters will be giving the latest details about the Mass Meeting that the Labour Party will be organizing at 3 pm in Triq Merkanti, Valletta. ADVERTISEMENT SCROLL TO CONTINUE On televisio…