Plaque of Commendation @ May Day Awards 2009

The May Day Awards, organized by the National Trade Union Congress, are bestowed on persons and companies that have made significant contributions to the trade union movement in Singapore.

For the 2009 edition of the May Day Awards, SOXAL was nominated by the Chemical Industries Employees Union (CIEU) for its first Plaque of Commendation, in recognition of its outstanding contributions towards promoting good industrial relations and workers' training.

The CIEU, an affiliate of the NTUC, represents more than 14,700 members from companies in the chemical, gases, pharmaceutical, plastics and rubber sectors. Recognised for fostering the close working relationship with CIEU which began with its inception in 1981, SOXAL was commended by NTUC for its

The night was a double celebration for SOXAL as Mr. Md Zin Abdol Azis, Branch Secretary of the SOXAL Branch, was also awarded the Comrade of Labour Award, in recognition of his contributions to CIEU and his fellow workers.

Mr. Woo Siew Wah, Managing Director, SOXAL, receiving Plaque of Commendation from Mr. Lim Swee Say, Secretary-General, NTUC.

Front Row (L-R): Ms Chew Siew Yean (Senior HR Executive, SOXAL), Mr. Md Zin Abdol Azis (Brand Secretary, SOXAL Branch), Ms Sharon Ng (HR Manager, SOXAL).  

Back Row (L-R): Mr. Jacky Chaberty (General Manager, Technical Operations, SOXAL), Mr. Lee Woon Kee (Regional HR Director, South & SEA, Air Liquide), Mr. Loy Boon Keow (General Manager, Electronic Gases, SOXAL)