Dilemma of a Food Delivery Rider
With the outbreak of COVID-19, businesses are scrambling to maintain a semblance of business continuity which enabled work-from-home arrangements as part of the new normal. As a result, gig workers like 23-year-old Mohd Rifqy become a crucial lifeline, delivering food and other supplies to people. Rifqy, who recently completed his national service, shared that working […]
What can we do about the rising cost of living?
Inflation and GST- two words that are emotionally charged. It can change a casual chat into a loud and sometimes angry debate, or it may even deflate your spirits as you rework your upcoming plans that require money. Beyond the dismay, most feel about the rising cost of living in the anxiety that things may […]
Security Officers Exploited? NTUC And Union of Security Employees: Come to us if you have information on illegal practices!
Do you remember the case of abuse of a security officer about two years back during Deepavali? The case went viral on social media after the guy was filmed verbally abusing a security officer. It casts a spotlight on the need for better treatment and welfare of security officers. A survey of 1,002 officers, conducted […]
Did Leong Mun Wai really just claim credit for the hard work of the NTUC-SNEF Taskforce?
The Joint NTUC-SNEF PME Taskforce has released its recommendations report after consultation with more than 10,000 professionals, managers, and executives (PMEs), union leaders, and business leaders. Yes, 10,000! They have done the tedious groundwork and it’s worth it for our PMEs! But wait, PSP’s Leong Mun Wai has just come out to claim a win, it appears… […]
Mother-of-three’s wrongful dismissal, union reps from BATU steps in to help.
Siti Sarah is a mother of three young children. Finances is sometimes a concern as her second son has suspected autism, and they have to go for monthly check-ups. Sarah was working at a construction firm as an admin assistant when the pandemic hit. Without warning, she was fired. They told her not to go […]
Is it time to finally talk about mental wellness in the workplace?
Recently, the topic of mental wellness has been gaining more attention. With many of us feeling fatigued and more isolated due to Covid-19, it’s no wonder that more people are feeling the blues. Covid-19 has also wreaked havoc on the way we live, causing some to face challenges in adapting to the “new norm”. In […]
NTUC has been lobbying and caring for Lower Wage Workers since 1961
The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) has been championing workers’ rights over the past decades, since 1961. Things really took a change in 1969, during the 1969 Modernisation Seminar when NTUC decided to take on a more cooperative stance and work with the Government and employers instead of adopting a confrontational approach. On Singapore’s road […]
Singapore’s unemployment rates improve in Q2 2021
Preliminary estimates for the labour in Q2 2021 from MOM have shown that resident employment for Singaporeans and PRs continued to expand, albeit at a slower pace. The slower resident employment growth was attributed to declines in sectors like F&B and retail, which have been hit by Phase 2 (HA) measures. Nevertheless, the silver lining […]
Labour Chief: “I’ve heard their experiences of workplace discrimination.”
You probably have heard of the raging conversations surrounding foreign talent, and discrimination against Singaporeans over the years. But did you know that the tripartite partners have also been relentless in their push to ensure Singaporean workers are treated fairly? Of course, there continue to be recalcitrant companies with unfair HR practices, so the work […]
Enhancing the Progressive Wage Model (PWM) for Lift & Escalator Sector? YES!
“From thirty storeys if you fall, I think your body will be smashed right…” This was what lift technician Mohammad Hazri previously shared in TV series, On the Red Dot. Today, there are an estimated 70,000 lifts and 7,000 escalators in Singapore. To keep our lifts and escalators functioning smoothly, technicians like Mohammad Hazri often […]