Labour Affairs: Union Minister addresses information skills training

Union Minister for Labour U Myint Naung on Wednesday afternoon addressed the opening of a basic short course on information skills for staff from the Ministry.

In his address, the Union Minister stressed the importance of 4th pillar and that the Ministry is releasing true news regarding the Ministry and responding to fake news. The Union Minister also urged trainees to serve duties with the interests of the state and citizens in mind.

It is necessary to improve abilities and skills by applying the subjects and knowledge taught in the course in practical work and to continue learning, he added. And, the Union Minister held talks with instructors from the General Life News Agency and the trainees.

On the same day, the Union Minister attended the pre-employment training completion ceremony for officials and staff who will be assigned at offices in Thailand to issue Certificate of Identity (CI) to migrant workers. There, in his speech, the Union Minister highlighted the importance of work permit and labour rights for migrant workers.

Since most of the workers in Thailand are sending money home through illegal money transfer (Hondi), it is important to use the legal channel and send money in the right way. The Union Minister also urged the officials and staff to work for the interest of the migrant workers. It’s reported that 40 officials and staff from the Ministry of Labour and 13 officials and staff from the Ministry of Planning and Finance will serve duties at 5 CI offices and 3 mobile units in Thailand.