MTUC crisis: Vote of no-confidence against Zainal likely
The Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC ) has received a letter requesting for a vote of no-confidence motion to be tabled against president Senator Zainal Rampak at its general council meeting scheduled end of the month.
MTUC general secretary G. Rajasekaran told malaysiakini today that the letter was sent by the Club Employees Union general secretary Abdullah Sani two days ago.
However, Rajasekaran said he has advised Abdullah to give his consent to defer the motion as Mohamed Shafie Mammal who is involved in the MTUC leadership tussle with Zainal cannot be present at the meeting as he will be away in Mecca to perform the haj.
"We can't stop any trade union from tabling such a motion, but let's make it fair for both sides when the motion is tabled," said Rajasekaran.
He said it would not be fair if Mohd Shafie was not present to defend himself in the event that pro-Zainal supporters come up with criticisms and allegations against him.
Although the MTUC crisis has eased a little in recent days, a request for a vote of no-confidence motion against Zainal Rampak has been sent to the congress headquarters. However, the motion may be deferred.
The Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC ) has received a letter requesting for a vote of no-confidence motion to be tabled against president Senator Zainal Rampak at its general council meeting scheduled end of the month.
MTUC general secretary G. Rajasekaran told malaysiakini today that the letter was sent by the Club Employees Union general secretary Abdullah Sani two days ago.
However, Rajasekaran said he has advised Abdullah to give his consent to defer the motion as Mohamed Shafie Mammal who is involved in the MTUC leadership tussle with Zainal cannot be present at the meeting as he will be away in Mecca to perform the haj.
"We can't stop any trade union from tabling such a motion, but let's make it fair for both sides when the motion is tabled," said Rajasekaran.
He said it would not be fair if Mohd Shafie was not present to defend himself in the event that pro-Zainal supporters come up with criticisms and allegations against him.
"However, we have no choice but to table the motion if Abdullah does not agree to defer it," he said.
Every six months
Rajasekaran explained that according to the congress' constitution, the general council meeting must be held every six months, thus Jan 31 will be the deadline since the last one.
"However, MTUC normally fixes the meeting on the last Sunday of the month, and if this tradition is followed, the next meeting will fall on Jan 26," he added.
He said that if the proposer of the motion agrees to the deferment, a special general council meeting could be called later to discuss the motion.
Commenting on the latest development in the MTUC leadership crisis, Rajasekaran said he is pleased that the dispute between the duo is easing up following Mohd Shafie's announcement to cancel the picket against Zainal at the Transport Workers Union building.
"I am glad that Mohd Shafie has come up with such a decision after considering the need to maintain solidarity among trade unions," he said.
He also welcomed Zainal's response, commenting that such tolerance would help improve the situation.
