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Chapter 7. Trade unions. Employers. Government And Tripartism. Government. Legislative Executive Judiciary. Parliament - makes law Ministry - administers laws Court - interprets laws if there is dispute. Functions of government. Ministry of Manpower (build talent capital).
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Chapter 7 Trade unions Employers Government And Tripartism Government
Legislative Executive Judiciary Parliament - makes law Ministry - administers laws Court - interprets laws if there is dispute Functions of government
Ministry of Manpower(build talent capital) • Six strategies • Integrated manpower planning • Lifelong learning • Increase talent pool • Improve work environment • Develop manpower industry • Develop strong partnership
Industrial Arbitration Court • Hear disputes • Register and certify CAs • Interpret and award CAs
Tripartite representation Formulate wage guidelines Recommend adjustment in wage structure Suggest incentive schemes Recommendations will form basis for negotiation between employers & union NWC
Factors Considered by NWC • Economic performance • Productivity growth • International competitiveness • Unemployment • Inflation
1972-78 1979-84 1985-87 1988-now Moderate increase High increase Wage restraint Qualitative recommendation NWC Highlights
Workforce Development Agency (WDA)set up in September 2003 Objectives: • Enhance employability & competitiveness of employees and job seekers • Build lifelong education and training schemes for workers
Tripartite Panel on Retrenched Workers Specific Recommendations Shorter work week Temporary layoff Re-train under SRP
MCYS: Work-life Unit Objectives promote work-life harmony at workplace • encourage companies to be work-life friendly
WORK-LIFE FRIENDLY • Flexible work arrangement • Leave benefits • Employee support schemes • - childcare, wellness, social activities • Work-life structure • - employee needs analysis
Benefits of Work-Life Strategies • Attract and retain talents • Less staff turnover • Higher staff morale • Less absenteeism • Higher productivity • Good corporate image