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Less Than 10 Percent of Shipping Companies Sign Collective Agreements
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Less Than 10 Percent of Shipping Companies Sign Collective Agreements

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Less than 10% of 300 shipping companies in Malaysia have signed collective agreements with the National Union of Seafarers of Peninsular Malaysia (NUSPM).
  • NUSPM views this low rate as disappointing, indicating shipping companies are neglecting the welfare of their crew.
  • Failure to sign collective agreements can negatively impact workers' rights, including wages, benefits, and welfare guarantees.

A mere fraction of Malaysia's shipping companies are formalizing their commitment to seafarer welfare, with less than 10% of approximately 300 companies signing collective agreements with the National Union of Seafarers of Peninsular Malaysia (NUSPM).

NUSPM Secretary Ikmal Azam Thanaraj Abdullah expressed disappointment with this statistic, characterizing the lack of engagement from shipping firms as a dereliction of duty towards their crew's well-being. He stated that the situation is disheartening, suggesting a disregard for the welfare of maritime workers.

This situation is quite disappointing after it was described as shipping companies shirking their responsibilities towards the welfare of ship crews.

— Ikmal Azam Thanaraj AbdullahExpressing disappointment over the low number of companies signing collective agreements.

The implications of not signing these collective agreements (CBA) are significant. Such omissions can directly affect the rights and protections afforded to workers, particularly concerning crucial aspects like wages, benefits, and overall welfare guarantees. This leaves seafarers vulnerable and without the structured support these agreements are designed to provide.

Shipping companies that fail to sign CBAs can affect workers' rights and protection, especially in terms of wages, benefits, and welfare guarantees.

— Ikmal Azam Thanaraj AbdullahExplaining the consequences of not having collective agreements.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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