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May Day Message: PSP advocates for fair compensation, flexible work arrangements, and inclusivity
In a May Day message, Progress Singapore Party Secretary-General Leong Mun Wai emphasizes the importance of fair compensation, decent working conditions, and fighting discrimination in the workplace.
The party expresses its commitment to advocate for lower-income workers and championing flexible work arrangements.
They seek to build a more inclusive society and ensure Singaporeans have the support and opportunities they need to thrive.
Labour chief Ng Chee Meng calls for more support for PMEs and youth in May Day rally speech
At the May Day Rally, labour chief Ng Chee Meng urged the National Trades Union Congress to enhance support for professionals, managers, and executives, as well as young workers.
He highlighted ongoing efforts, including the certification of HR practitioners, a youth task force, and the upcoming Career Starter Lab, as part of NTUC’s wider revamp to adapt to evolving worker demographics and economic changes.
Labour Day 2023: RDU calls for a compassionate society that values workers
On Labour Day, Red Dot United (RDU) reaffirms its commitment to building a compassionate and inclusive society that prioritizes the well-being and dignity of all individuals, including workers.
RDU emphasizes the importance of promoting policies and initiatives that support social justice and reduce inequality, such as implementing a Universal Basic Income (UBI), ensuring access to affordable housing and healthcare, and empowering workers to organize and bargain collectively.
RDU also stresses the need to raise awareness and educate the public about the challenges faced by different groups of workers, including migrant and low-wage workers. By striving for a compassionate society, the party envisions a just and equitable future where all workers’ contributions are valued and respected.
Amazon begins another round of layoffs, with employees in Singapore not spared
Amazon has commenced layoffs in its cloud services division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), impacting 9,000 employees worldwide, including Singaporean staff. The layoffs follow a hiring spree during the pandemic and slowing growth in the unit, as corporate customers seek to reduce expenses.
Singapore Redditor shares stories of “horrendous” treatment of foreign domestic workers
Redditor shares mistreatment of foreign domestic workers in Singapore, highlighting that abuse of FDWs can take many forms, including emotional abuse, despite growing legal protections against more visible forms of sexual or physical abuse.
Some Redditors defended the access to cheap home help, arguing that it has uplifted the satisfaction of many households in Singapore and helped FDWs “earn money to invest” in their home countries.
However, others refuted this argument, stating that the low salary of FDWs leads to undervaluing and abuse, and called for improving the treatment of FDWs.
Bloomberg: India producing graduates with worthless degree
Bloomberg reported India’s $117 billion education industry generates unemployed graduates with worthless degrees, attending substandard private colleges offering outdated curriculums and lacking practical experience. As a result, half of all Indian graduates are deemed unemployable due to systemic issues in education.
Global report highlights increased workplace violence and harassment for migrant workers, urges ratification of ILO Convention 190
A global report by Lloyd’s Register Foundation reveals heightened workplace violence and harassment for foreign-born and financially struggling workers, urging countries to ratify ILO Convention 190 as a priority to address these issues.
Dark side of Singapore’s obsession with economic growth at the expense of its citizens
The opinion piece talks about Singapore’s heavy reliance on foreign workers comes at a cost of high cost of living, and stagnating wages for many Singaporeans, despite the government’s emphasis on economic growth.
Six out of eight occupational categories in Singapore have hardly seen any real increase in pay over the last 21 years. More innovative and sustainable approaches should be taken towards economic development that prioritize education, training, entrepreneurship, and social welfare.
Surprise and dismay among netizens over 86-year-old who has been working as a cleaner for 15 years
A netizen expressed shock upon discovering an elderly 86-year-old cleaner in Singapore still working, despite his age. The cleaning schedule of an HDB block, including the cleaner’s introduction, was shared on Facebook by Fahrurazi Degil.
Netizens expressed disappointment over the elderly’s inability to retire due to low income, depleted CPF savings, and other reasons.
While some have suggested that the incumbent government’s policies contribute to this vicious cycle, the Singapore government announced in Budget 2023 to increase the minimum monthly payout for the Retirement Sum Scheme from S$250 to S$350 starting 1 June 2023.
However, according to the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP), an older Singaporean would need $1,379 a month to meet his or her basic needs.
