Trinuch Confirms No Dismissal in Daikin Dispute, Orders Department of Labour Protection to Expedite Negotiations, Sets Mediation for 8 Dec

Trinuch confirmed that there has been no "dismissal" and ordered the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare to participate in negotiations to find a resolution as soon as possible, scheduling the 12th mediation session for 8 December.

Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, spoke about the dispute between Daikin Industries (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and the Daikin Amata Raksa Seri Labour Union. She first affirmed that the incident is not a "dismissal," but rather a result of failed dispute negotiations between the employer and the labour union.

She has instructed the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare to act as mediator to find a prompt resolution. However, she is aware that 11 negotiation sessions have already taken place without agreement. Consequently, the company has declared a labour dispute to the labour dispute conciliator, implementing a work stoppage and suspension of employment until the negotiations reach a conclusion.

She has also ordered Rear Admiral Saroj Komkai, Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, to urgently seek a resolution within the framework of existing labour laws.

/ Rear Admiral Saroj Komkai, Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, said he has received instructions from the Minister of Labour and will expedite participation in the 12th mediation session scheduled for 8 December. The Minister has expressed concern for both employer and employees and hopes the negotiations will reach a fair conclusion for all parties.

The Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare explained that the process of work stoppage is carried out under the Labour Relations Act. During the stoppage, the employer does not pay wages, which is permissible in two cases: 1. When employees call a strike; 2. When negotiations between employer and employees fail to reach agreement. It is not a dismissal of workers in any way.

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