AN annual pay rise, continuous employment, 15 days of paid public holidays... the demands of the 1,000-odd government hospital cleaners (in the northern region) are basic.
As one worker from Penang, Roziah MH, said: "With the current high cost of living, we need a better salary. RM1,200 is not enough if you have small kids who are still in school, you need more money. That is why we asking for an annual pay rise.
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