NTWU partners Temasek Foundation to distribute more than 20,000 oximeters to transport workers
The National Transportation Workers’ Union (NTWU) has partnered with Temasek Foundation to distribute more than 20,000 oximeters to the transport workers to encourage them to monitor their health regularly, and at the same time, express their recognition of their efforts as frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. An oximeter is a portable device that can […]
Cleaning Aunty Mdm Chan: “I feel valued and appreciated for my work!”
It’s hard to imagine working in the same company for more than five years, let alone 10. But Mdm Chan, 57, tells me that she has been working as a cleaner at an audit firm for 12 whooping years. “What made you stay on for so long?” I was curious. You see, most of the […]
Union lends support to the family of SMRT technician who dies in accident while repairing bus
An unfortunate accident that occurred on the morning of 6 June has left one SMRT technician killed and another injured. The technician, a 43-year-old Singapore permanent resident, and another worker, 44, were injured while repairing the mini-bus at the Automotive Services commercial repair centre at Ang Mo Kio depot. According to the report, the two […]
$1 Million Workcare Grant to provide rest areas for lower-wage workers
Do you think that rest-areas are a given at all workplaces? Well, you would be wrong to assume that! Because not all workplaces have dedicated rest areas for their employees. Hence, for this reason, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has recently set up a $1 million Workcare Grant for building owners, service buyers, and providers […]
Meet the 54-year-old Landscape Maintenance Worker who turns his passion into a profession
You know you’re #adulting when you develop a hobby for all things plant and gardening. For Mr Chan, it has become his full-time hobby as a landscape maintenance worker. Before discovering his passion, Chan Tuck Hon, 54, worked in the transport industry for 16 years where he spent 10 hours a day seated. Life as […]
9 new Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) and here’s what they want to advocate for
Nine new Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) will be appointed by President Halimah Yacob for a two-and-a-half-year term which starts on Jan 21. But wait, what is an NMP? And why do we need them in the Parliament? An NMP is not affiliated to any political party and they do not represent any constituency. Unlike […]
Is it true that the Singapore Dollar will be replaced soon?
We have been alerted to this sponsored post on Facebook posted by a Facebook community called Tea time talks, which headline read: “SGD will be replaced soon says Chinese authorities during press release”. Unsurprisingly, the shocking headline quickly got netizens very triggered, who did not hesitate to leave their two cents worth under the said […]
Debunking “folky wisdom”: Blood, sweat & tears of a UWPI union leader
Late 2020 saw a flurry of exchanges among the Members of Parliament (MPs) over a debate on minimum wage. Workers’ Party MP Dr Jamus Lim insinuated that union leaders relied on “folksy wisdom” and argued that such “folksy wisdom” should not be relied on as the basis for policymaking. His statement elicited some vigorous reactions […]
The $31.5 million commitment by NTUC is not just a number. Here’s why
There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a tough year for everyone. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges thrown our way, the NTUC-U Care Fund which was established in 2009 had committed $31.5 million to help lower-income union members as well as those whose incomes have been significantly reduced. More than 33,000 NTUC union […]
Carrying the weight of the family on his shoulders, retrenched father of 2 trudges on strongly
Every Singaporean family has its own unique set of challenges when Covid-19 hit us earlier this year. While many have it easier, the pandemic has been merciless for some struggling families. 48-year-old Wong Wai Hong shares with us how COVID-19 has impacted his life, and beyond. Wai Hong is married with two schooling children aged […]