COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
In Malaysia, we observe, that only a trade union which is registered with the Director-General of Trade Unions (DGTU) and has been granted recognition by the Group, in accordance with applicable laws, may enter into collective bargaining with TDM. The collective bargaining process is also regulated by law and takes place at the company level guided by the Collective Bargaining Policy and by the Malayan Agricultural Producers Association (MAPA). For the year ending 31 December 2018, a total of 1,347 employees were registered as members of The All Malayan Estates Staff Union (AMESU) and The National Union of Plantation Workers (NUPW). The notice period and provisions for consultation and negotiation are specified in collective agreements which vary from MAPA/AMESU and MAPA/ NUPW.
