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20-12-2018, Wisma MTUC
MTUC received the delegation study visit by Guangxi Federation of Trade Unions from People’s Republic of China today in Wisma MTUC.
The delegation from China was lead by Mr Yuan Dexin-Vice Chairman of Guangxi Federation of Trade Unions, Mr Wei Kexuan-Director of Research, Mr Wei Shaodong-Head of Asset Supervision and Management Division, Mr Li Jin-Vice Principal of Cadre School, Mr Jie Xiying-Director of Beihai City International Sailor’s Club and Ms Li Dongning-Chief Section Member.
MTUC was represented by Bro K Soma-Assistant Secretary Education, Bro Nadarajan-General Council Member and Bro Zul Thye- MTUC MRC Coordinator together with the pupils of Legal Aid Centre. The objective of this visit is to further strengthen the communication and friendship between Guangxi Federation of Trade Unions and Malaysian Trades Union Congress.
The meeting starts with a warm welcome speech by Bro Soma and continue with the presentation of the trades union histories in Malaysia and also the birth of MTUC. Followed by the presentation from Bro Zul Thye on the MTUC MRC project. Mr Yun Dexin- Vice Chairman was very happy and express his gratitude to MTUC for welcoming them here in Malaysia.
Among the discussions topics that were discussed today :
1.Sharing the experiences from both unions on facilitating the members benefits, exchanging the experience and explore on developing and expanding the trade unions organizations.
2.Conduct and exchange on “employee training” , training innovations for members, and explore how to conduct trainings and exchange for the trade unions cadres in ASEAN countries on the platform of trade unions.
3.To promote the working communication between Guangxi Federation Of Trade Unions and MTUC for a effective bilateral cooperation and widen the cooperation channel for both unions.
Before the meeting ends, Mr Yun Dexin had invited MTUC to visit their country for a study visit and looking forward for the bilateral cooperation by signing a MoU which will be discuss in a near future.
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