13 January 2010
The scope of the MEIBC’s agreements has been amended to now include those firms which manufacture goods from tinplate not exceeding 0.416 mm thickness. Firms which fall under this category of activity are required to register with the Council and comply with all the agreements.

10 Nov 2009
Find in the attached document the main provisions regarding annual shutdown and the calculation of leave pay and leave enhancement pay - also called a leave bonus or bonus.
Download MEIBC Shutdown, Leave Pay and Bonus document

28 Oct 2009
Under item 3 of the circular, Overtime and payment for work on Sunday,  it should be noted that overtime worked in the following circumstances cannot be used to make up the shortfall where an employee works less than the required number of weekly hours (40):

23 Oct 2009
Download the Chief Executive Officer's Report at the MEIBC Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday 21 October 2009. Click here.

16 Oct 2009
The Minister of Labour has approved the amendments to the Dispute Resolution Agreement which have been published per Government Notice R.960 in Government Gazette No. 32616 dated 9 October 2009 with effect from 19 October 2009.

16 Oct 2009
The Minister of Labour has approved the amendments to the Sick Pay Fund Agreement which have been published under Government Notice R.958 in Government Gazette No. 32616 dated 9 October 2009 with effect from 19 October 2009.