Are unions still relevant in 21st century?

INSTEAD of claiming that union busting has become a very serious problem in Malaysia and that some employers have regarded unions as their sworn enemy, “Union busting a very serious problem now, says MTUC” (The Star, April 30), the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) should try to understand why employers are not welcoming unions with open arms.

In dealing with the typical situation of supply and demand, employers know that to attract and retain workers, the salaries and conditions of service, like benefits, must be competitive.