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Government Launches Scheme That Allows Firms to Temporarily Hire More Foreign Manpower
13 December 2022

The Manpower for Strategic Economic Priorities scheme is designed for firms that are needle-movers for Singapore’s strategic economic priorities; firms must commit to employing or training locals.

NTUC LearningHub, SBS Transit Sign Agreement to Upskill Land Transport Workers
09 December 2022

The agreement will see the parties co-develop training programmes; identify and train trainers to deliver courses.

President Halimah Yacob: Tripartism and Social Dialogue Key to Tackling Economic Challenges
06 December 2022

Mdm Halimah Yacob spoke at the 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting.

Labour Chief Urges Companies to Work with NTUC to Meet Demands of Growing Logistics Sector
01 December 2022

NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng addresses graduates and industry partners at the SCALA graduation ceremony.

Delivery Safety Workgroup Releases Guidelines to Help Prevent Delivery Accidents
29 November 2022

The guidelines come a week after the Advisory Committee on Platform Workers’ recommendations for platform workers.

A Union Leader Needs to Adapt to the Needs of Members
29 November 2022

Singapore Teachers’ Union General Secretary Mike Thiruman shares the evolving needs of teachers and how the union has kept up with the times.

In Parliament: LMPs Raise Issues of Transport Workers Protection and Inclusive Workplaces
28 November 2022

Meanwhile, NTUC also shares its stand on the repeal of Section 377A.

Civil Servants to Receive 1.1-month Year-End Bonus; Junior Grade Officers to Get an Additional $700
24 November 2022

This brings the total variable bonus of civil servants to 1.45 months for 2022, with junior-grade officers getting an additional $1,100 for the year.

Government Accepts Recommendations by the Advisory Committee on Platform Workers
23 November 2022

The Labour Movement has been pushing for the recommendations over the past year.

Platform Workers Deserve Better Protection
22 November 2022

Being a platform worker has perks, but May Seah shares concerns about working as a private-hire driver.