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- Free Malaysia Today
Union protest outside Penang Turf Club over lay-off dispute
The Club Employees Union of Peninsular Malaysia is demanding that the club return to the negotiating table to discuss compensation for affected employees. (Club Employees Union of Peninsular Malaysia pic)
PETALING JAYA : Members of the Club Employees Union of Peninsular Malaysia held a peaceful protest outside the Penang Turf Club's headquarters in George Town today, protesting the club's alleged refusal to negotiate termination benefits for retrenched workers.
The protest follows the club's closure after its final race meeting on May 31.
The union is demanding that the club return to the negotiating table to discuss compensation for affected employees.
'Employers cannot make unilateral decisions about employees' futures without proper consultation,' the union said in a statement.
Union chairman Rudy Rusly told FMT that while initial discussions had taken place, the club later refused to address key issues such as final working dates, outstanding salaries, and retrenchment benefits.
'Since April, we've sent several letters seeking clarification, but received no response. We're disappointed by the lack of engagement,' he said.
