Tag Archives: migrant workers

By Jolovan Wham (HOME) Holding placards and kneeling in the middle of a road outside the Ministry of Manpower building, two migrant Chinese workers were reportedly arrested for protesting over a dispute involving their recruitment agency. In response to queries from the media, a Ministry of Manpower spokesperson said that the couple had approached them for help in obtaining a …

Come and support the people who're doing the real "nation building". Lynn Lee.

Never-before-seen footage of scenes at dorm where worker died of chicken pox.

Other concerns remain despite better conditions. Andrew Loh.

Yes, the workers highlighted in Alphonsus’ photo essay blog entry were pitiable, but there are people suffering the world over just because they work illegally and get caught for it. In my sister’s case, she wasn’t even an illegal worker and she was still treated like one.  Joanne Lee, ST reporter

Eye-for-an-eye violence is not going to bring peace. By Gerald Giam.