Chapter 7

Government And Tripartism

Trade unions

Government

Employers

Functions of government

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judiciary

• Parliament

- makes law

• Ministry

- administers laws

• Court

- interprets laws if there is dispute

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

NWC

• Tripartite representation

• Formulate wage guidelines

• Recommend adjustment in wage structure

• Suggest incentive schemes

• Recommendations will form basis for negotiation between employers & union

Factors Considered by NWC

• Economic performance• Productivity growth• International competitiveness• Unemployment• Inflation

NWC Highlights

• 1972-78

• 1979-84

• 1985-87

• 1988-now

• Moderate increase

• High increase

• Wage restraint

• Qualitative recommendation

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 RecommendationsShorter 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