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Why Aren't More Workers Unionised? (Part 2)

Why Aren't More Workers Unionised? (Part 2)

The provisional dissolution of the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) has raised questions about the future of worker representation in Malaysia. This development also shines a spotlight on a broader issue: why has unionisation remained low in Malaysia for decades, and what could this mean for workers, especially at a time when gig work is expanding, wage growth remains a concern, and workers face new challenges from automation AI. On #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Andrew Lo, CEO of the Sarawak Bank Employees Union and Deputy President of Labour Solidarity & Learning Resources Association.