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CTV News
26-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
56th Bi-Annual Federation of Labour Convention
Atlantic Watch Workers in New Brunswick's public and private sectors travelled to Saint John for the 56th Bi-Annual Federation of Labour Convention.
CTV News
26-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
New Brunswick Federation of Labour holds 56th convention in Saint John
The 56th New Brunswick Federation of Labour Convention was held at the Delta Hotel in Saint John, N.B., on May 26, 2025. (CTV Atlantic / Avery MacRae) Delegates representing over 40,000 New Brunswick workers in both the public and private sector have travelled to Saint John for the 56th New Brunswick Federation of Labour (NBFL) convention. With a theme of 'Workers United for a Beter Tomorrow,' the biannual three-day meetup aims to tackle issues facing workers in the province. The work done at the conference will set the agenda for the NBFL until the next convention in two years. 'One of the things that makes the Federation unique is when you get the different perspectives of the private and public sector,' says NBFL interim president Chris Watson. 'You get different perspectives, but we all really come together for a common goal and that's to address workers issues and push forward labor as a united front.' Over 20 resolutions will be debated and voted upon by the end of the convention. Some of the top issues being discussed include the pending potential Canada Post strike, the impact of a recently elected Liberal government in New Brunswick, and the ripple effects of the on-going trade war with the U.S. When it comes to tariff talk, Watson says the conversation is centred around breaking down interprovincial trade barriers. He wants to ensure it is done in a way that protects the health and safety of workers. 'Worker safety is ultimately number one,' Watson says. 'And when we're talking about this sort of stuff, we need to make sure that we're not in a race to get these sorts of deals done.' He hopes delegates leave the convention with a feeling of hope, which is reflected in the convention's theme. The NBFL includes 16 affiliated unions, 282 locals, and six district labour councils. It is the largest central labour body in the province. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
New Straits Times
14-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
600,000 undocumented migrants working in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: There are an estimated 600,000 undocumented migrant workers in Sabah, the majority of whom are believed to be employed in the plantation sector. Sabah Federal Secretary Datuk Seri Rosli Isa, however, said that the figure is only an estimate, as the actual number remains uncertain. Earlier in his speech, Rosli said that the Sabah Labour Department (JTK) will use the Integrated Non-Resident Employment Management System (eNORES) to record unregistered workers. The eNORES is a comprehensive system designed to manage all aspects of non-resident worker employment from recruitment to employment, and eventually repatriation. "This system is expected to benefit 187,000 employers and 2.1 million workers, not including undocumented or illegal immigrants," said Rosli during the Sabah Tripartite Labour Convention: Sabah Labour Ordinance (Amendment) 2025, in conjunction with the Labour Education Roadshow Series 1/2025, here, today. The roadshow, which comprises eight key programmes, will run for seven days, starting in Kota Kinabalu and continuing to Sandakan, Lahad Datu, Tawau, Keningau, before concluding in Tenom on May 21. During the event, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was also signed to enable access to the eNORES system by seven regulatory agencies. These include the Sabah Chief Minister's Department's Office of Home Affairs and Research; Sabah Human Resource Development Department; Sabah Department of Industrial Development and Research (DIDR); Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA); Immigration Department of Malaysia; Sabah Agriculture Department; and the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB). "The purpose of this MoU is to allow these agencies to access data relevant to their respective departments, thereby facilitating policy-making and planning," said Rosli, noting that the ceremony was witnessed by the Director-General of the National Digital Department Datuk Dr Fazidah Abu Bakar. Rosli also announced that JTK Sabah has secured agreement for data-sharing via system integration with Perkeso's MyFutureJobs and ASSIST; the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM)'s MySSM; the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN)'s NIISe; and the National Registration Department (JPN). Other components of the programme include the Labour Convention, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, and a dialogue session with 200 workers of Sabah Softwood Sdn Bhd plantation, focusing on the latest labour policies and legal updates in the state. Rosli added that an Anti-Trafficking and Forced Labour Awareness Outreach Programme will also be held in Kampung Kijang, Merotai Besar, Tawau, in collaboration with 350 local community leaders and villagers. "The government takes the issues of human trafficking and forced labour, such as job scams, very seriously. "Many victims of such scams are jobseekers living in remote areas with limited access to information," he said. "During this outreach, JTK Sabah, together with the police (PDRM) and the Sabah Immigration Department, will provide briefings and explanations on trafficking and forced labour issues to the villagers." A joint enforcement operation will be carried out in Keningau and Tenom as the final leg of the Labour Education Roadshow Series 1/2025. "A diplomatic and development-based approach is our main strategy, but punitive action will also be taken against any employer who refuses to comply with the law. This is to ensure the rights and welfare of workers are always protected," he stressed.
