Fighting for their rights: Single mothers and hospital cleaners (from left) P. Thillama, Roziah and S.Rita took the courage to stand up and reactivate their workers' union. – Photos by Freedom Film Network
AN annual pay rise, continuous employment, 15 days of paid public holidays... the demands of the 1,000-odd government hospital cleaners (in the northern region) are basic.
As one worker from Penang, Roziah MH, said: "With the current high cost of living, we need a better salary. RM1,200 is not enough if you have small kids who are still in school, you need more money. That is why we asking for an annual pay rise.
Bila kami bersatu
Fighting for their rights: Single mothers and hospital cleaners (from left) P. Thillama, Roziah and S.Rita took the courage to stand up and reactivate their workers' union. – Photos by Freedom Film Network
A dirty but essential job: Without cleaners in hospitals, there is no way that the entire hospital system can function.
The hospital cleaners meeting to reactivate their union and fight for their rights.
Some of the hospital workers getting organised.
'Bila kami bersatu' will be screened at REXKL at 8pm on Feb 18.
Sarasvathy (left) with some of the union members filing their trade dispute case in Jan, 2020.
Roziah studying the CA.
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