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Step into the steel-soled boots of the skilled craftspeople at Bangkok Iron Factory, where the clang of hammer on metal is as familiar a sound as the bustling streets of the city itself. This institution, a titan in the metal manufacturing arena, recently cast a light on its dedication to its workforce in the wake of a substantial restructuring.
Picture this: It’s December 28, a day marked by change, as 382 employees face the reality of employment termination. Yet, it’s not the cold, hard end of the line you might expect. BISW, as the workers fondly call their industrial haven, isn’t leaving its family out in the cold. In a move that demonstrates the strength of their metal – both literally and figuratively – the company confirms its plan to cushion the impact with ample compensation. The news emerges from a meeting where Sophakiat Kiatniracha, a sharp-eyed inspector from the Labour Ministry, sat down with the workers to hammer out the details.
It all started on November 22, with a termination notice that was not just a piece of paper but a promise of a month’s notice for the employees to brace themselves for the transition. And in true craftsman style, BISW isn’t just forging ahead without looking back. It has made a pledge, as binding as the strongest alloy, to shell out severance pay and benefits, all fashioned in accordance with the law.
A glint of hope sparkles through the foundry’s haze, as many of the employees show a keen interest in stoking the fires of their careers. To fan these flames, the Labour Ministry is crafting another review – a master plan to assess the workers’ needs. This includes the forging of new job placements, the sharpening of their skills through training, and the potential to meld into the workforce of two subsidiary factories, provided their skills strike the right chord. The selection process, Sophakiat notes, will be as meticulous as the etching of fine metalwork, ensuring that each employee fits their new role like a well-crafted gear.
As the calendar days march towards December 28, the Welfare Department has taken up the mantle of watchful guardian, ensuring that the compensation flows to the workers’ hands in full, reflecting the luster of their service years.
And what of those beyond the towering shadow of BISW’s smelting stacks? Sophakiat clears up any foggy notions with the precision of a laser cutter: the scale of an enterprise or the legions of its insured masses aren’t the measures used to gauge the Labour Ministry’s protective embrace. Their shield is raised for every employee, guarding even the lone insured soul in the smallest of workshops, reports KhaoSod.
Lest we forget, amid the tales of compensation and restructuring, the families of eight Thai workers touched by tragedy following the Hamas attack in Israel on October 7. Their story echoes with a somber tone, but it carries a note of solace as the Labour Ministry steps forward with an initial offering of 40,000 baht for funeral expenses. And the commitment does not end there; a collaboration with Israeli authorities is underway to ensure that these families are bestowed with the full spectrum of death benefits.
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