NLA asked to differentiate between workers' and political rallies
The State Enterprises Workers' Relations Confederation has submitted a letter to the National Legislative Assembly requesting that lawmakers revise the bill pertaining to public gathering regulations.
It voiced concerns over the rights of employees, who could be affected by the bill in the event of negotiations with their employers.
The bill, which is intended to scale down the intensity of future political protests, specifies the time and the locations where demonstrators are allowed to rally; as well as penalties they are to face if they flout the rules and regulations.
According to the federation, the NLA should state clearly that the bill is directed towards political demonstrations so as to separate the labour sector from politics.
NLA member Somchai Sawangkarn said he would forward the federation’s proposal to the NLA president today. He confirmed, however, that the issuance of protestcontrol laws must continue, but that the NLA would try its best to protect the public’s rights.
