“ILO statement on the VERITE report concerning working conditions in Malaysia's electronics sector”, 18 September 2014

The ILO’s Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific is seriously concerned about the findings of the report by Verité…[I]t confirms that there are real problems with working conditions, employment and recruitment practices - particularly in relation to migrant workers - that need to be urgently addressed. By throwing a spotlight onto these abuses the report creates an opportunity for the Malaysian Government and employers to scrutinise recruitment and employment practices, and review the policies that contribute to making workers vulnerable. In particular, more can be done to make it easier for migrants to change employers, to protect their rights to join trade unions, and to ensure that discussions on migration policies include employers’ and workers’ organizations as well as all relevant parts of the Government…