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Talks back aid fund for ex-workers

Implementation ‘may take years’

Workers led by the State Enterprises Workers’ Relations Confederation and related labour groups call for an end to violations of workers’ rights and demand a substantially higher minimum daily wage increase. The groups held a May Day parade from the Democracy Monument to Government House to highlight their cause on May 1. (Photo: Wichan
Charoenkiatpakul)

A tripartite working group, involving representatives of employees, employers, and the government, has reached a consensus on the need to create a contingency fund to guarantee financial compensation for laid-off employees.

This working group, formed in February and headed by the permanent secretary for Labour,…

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