“Anutin” opens National Labor Day 2024, receives 10 demands from laborers. Confirming that the government promotes quality of life To give workers good health, income, and stability, an announcement of a 400 baht wage increase will be the same throughout the country as a gift on 1 October. On 1 May 2024, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. Presiding over the opening ceremony of National Labor Day, 1 May 2024, with Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labor, giving a report, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor, Mr. Thawee Deying, Chairman of the National Labor Day 2024 organizing committee. High-level executives of the Ministry of Labor, labor leaders, and thousands of fellow workers Join in the welcome at the City Hall, Bangkok City Hall. In the past morning, Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labor He presided over the merit-making ceremony and offered breakfast to monks. On National Labor Day, to 9 monks, with Somdet Phra Maha Ratchamongkol Muni (Chao Khun Thongchai) Wat Traimit Wittayaram Worawihan He was the president of the monks at the city square. After that, a procession was set up to honor His Majesty. Procession of executives and officials of the Ministry of Labor and the procession of workers and move the procession out of the area of the Rajadamnern Nok Rd. and moved to the city square Bangkok City Hall Mr. Anutin said today I am very honored. Assigned by the Prime Minister Come and open the National Labor Day event on behalf of the government. To celebrate the importance of National Labor Day Together with all fellow workers which has always been the main force in creating progress in the country’s economy and society. which you probably saw as I saw We are living in an era of rapid change. All of which affect the quality of life of workers and employment. Whether it is change from technological advancement population structure change Entering an aging society or changes in climate conditions Including the spread of emerging diseases. The government is well aware of the challenges that arise. Therefore, efforts have been made to implement the policy. Promote quality of life Ensure that all workers are healthy, have income, and have stability through various operations. of the Ministry of Labor Whether it is rushing to adjust the minimum wage to 400 baht, proposing a draft bill to promote and protect independent workers, organizing an Up Skills course for Thai workers in the digital age, a free Safety Service project for safe workers. Expediting the issuance of ministerial regulations Concerning the protection of domestic workers or promoting the development of the SSO Healthy medical care system for increased safety in the work place and studying the feasibility of establishing a hedge fund. As for the employees who were laid off, Mr. Anutin added that the Ministry of Labor has also taken steps to raise the standards of Thai labor rights. By appointing a working group for ratification. Many “International Labor Organization conventions”, including those regarding freedom of association and protection of the right to organize, Right to organize and collective bargaining tripartite consultation and the Convention on Occupational Safety and Health. Especially Issue No. 144, which is a matter of tripartite consultation. It will be presented to the Cabinet for approval in May. and ratified in June in Geneva. This is good news for our National Labor Day this year. And of course, various demands that you have presented today The government will listen. and give importance to consideration in moving forward”on the occasion of National Labor Day this year I and the government wish all Thai workers Have strong physical strength and encouragement Ready to be an important force in jointly developing the Thai economy and society to progress. And I would like to support you all. In helping each other think Please help propose guidelines for further joint development. Because we are the same team In the mission to raise the quality of work and quality of life of Thai workers. For the future of the nation and the people,” Mr. Anutin said. Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labor, said that the government has set May 1 of every year. It’s National Labor Day. Today is therefore a day of great importance to all working brothers and sisters. which is considered an important force in driving and developing the country’s economy and society in every sector To grow and move forward sustainably This year, there were 16 employee organization councils, the State Enterprise Labor Federation of Thailand. and the Informal Labor Coordination Center approved Mr. Thawee Deying, Chairman of the Employees’ Organization Council, Private Industrial Labor Council. He is the chairman of the National Labor Day 2024 organizing committee, with the government providing budget support, materials, equipment, and facilities to the organizing committee. in organizing the National Labor Day event In order to realize the importance And thank you to all our fellow workers. For the past National Labor Day demands The Ministry of Labor has given importance to responding to demands and suggestions from fellow workers. By bringing the demands to be processed step by step. There were discussions with all stakeholder groups. To develop work in providing services to fellow workers and has coordinated to inform the National Labor Day Organizing Committee of the progress. Because I realize that every suggestion It will lead to efficiency improvement in the operations of the Ministry of Labor. This will lead to solving problems to create a good quality of life for our fellow workers. and create sustainability in the country’s development going forward. which in organizing the event National Labor Day this year The National Labor Day Organizing Committee has prepared 10 demands, presenting problems that affect lives and livelihoods. and the needs of our fellow workers To present to the government next”Ministry of Labor Recognizing our brothers and sisters in labor who have always been the main force in creating progress in the country’s economy and society. By implementing the policy Enhance the quality of life for all workers through various operations of the Ministry of Labor, such as expediting the adjustment of the minimum wage rate to 400 baht to be the same throughout the country In this matter, we have contacted entrepreneurs and business owners. especially SMEs It plays an important role at every level. to discuss how the government will help What skills can you develop? How much budget will be used? During these 5-6 months, we need to study which branches. How should we help him? If any business has a problem, please report it to the Ministry of Labor. In order to discuss further assistance measures, in addition, a working group has been appointed to drive ratification. To the International Labor Organization Convention No. 87 on Freedom of Association and the Protection of the Right to Organize, No. 98 on the Right to Organize and Collective Bargaining No. 144 on Trilateral Consultation and No. 155 on Occupational Safety and Health. In particular, Issue No. 144 will be presented to the Cabinet for approval in May 2024 and signed for ratification in June 2024 in Geneva,” Mr. Phiphat said.
