Perodua raises factory wages by 10 percent
Hari Raya has come early for the personnel of Perodua’s factory after the company has agreed a 10% increase in wages, allowances and benefits for its non-executive staff to help them cope with rising costs of living and also recognize their contributions to the company.
The pledge was put in black and white through a ‘Collective Agreement’ signed between Pekerja-pekerja Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd and Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd; Perodua Manufacturing Sdn Bhd and Kesatuan Pekerja-Pekerja Perodua; and Perodua Engine Manufacturing Sdn Bhd and Kesatuan Pekerja-Pekerja Engine Manufacturing Sdn Bhd.
Signing of the agreement was witnessed by Perodua Chairman Tan Sri Asmat Kamaludin and Department of Industrial Relations Principal Assistant Director Tuan Haji Azzal Abu Talib, takes effect from 2014 to 2016, after which, the agreement will be reviewed by both parties.
“Of the 10% increase, at least 5% is in regards to wage increase while the remaining increment is for various allowances and benefits for non-executive permanent staff,” Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh said.
Perodua has about 9,000 staff under its employment nationwide. Of these 9,000 workers, some 6,700 are non-executive staff. Earlier in the year, Perodua also distributed shopping vouchers ranging from RM1,200 and RM1,500 to all its employees as a one-off project with the aim of assisting staff with school going children to buy much needed supplies.
“We believe that excellence begins at home and by working with our people to create the best environment, we are fostering the best in everything we do,” Aminar said.
