PNG:Unions say locals sacked for foreign workers

Updated December 6, 2007 16:12:36

Papua New Guineans are losing their jobs to foreign unskilled workers, according to the Union movement, and the unions want something done to stop the practice. Michael Malabag, President of the PNG Trade Union Congress, says there have been instances in which workers have been sacked to make way for foreign workers, many of whom he suspects of being illegal immigrants.

Presenter: Jemima Garrett
Speakers: Michael Malabag, President of the Papua New Guinea Trade Union Congress.