Degree, older workers “kenna” again? Vacancies increase?
TR Emeritus June 15th, 2013 Leong Sze Hian I refer to the article “Job vacancies up, unemployment low: MOM” (Channel NewsAsia, Jun 14). Unemployment rate…
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Mindef discriminates “part-time” degree officers, but nobody knows?
theonlinecitizen June 15, 2013 By Leong Sze Hian Captain Shaun has served as an officer in the army for about 10 years. He signed on…
Ministers’ pay increased 45 times?
theonlinecitizen June 12, 2013 By Leong Sze Hian From the annals of history Thanks once again to reader ES who has sent me some very interesting…
3 Cleaners’ stories in 1 day: What I didn’t say at Hong Lim?
theonlinecitizen June 11, 2013 By Leong Sze Hian Leong Sze Hian speaking on stage at #Freemyinternet protest After speaking at the #FreeMyInternet event on Saturday…
Oh No: Not negative real wage growth again?
theonlinecitizen June 05, 2013 By Leong Sze Hian I refer to the article “Real wages declined by 0.4% in 2012” (Today, Jun 5). 0.4% negative real…
NTUC: Champion carnival organiser or champion for workers’ rights?
theonlinecitizen June 03, 2013 By Leong Sze Hian I refer to the articles “NTUC tweaks scheme so more can enjoy free carnivals” and “Labour movement ‘won’t…
NWC: Oh no, not again?
theonlinecitizen June 03, 2013 By Leong Sze Hian and Roy Ngerng of The Heart Truths I refer to the article “National Wages Council calls for another round…
NTUC dissatisfied with non-unionised companies? Are workers satisfied?
theonlinecitizen May 31, 2013 By Leong Sze Hian I refer to the article “Few non-unionised firms heed pay guide” (Straits Times, May 31). NTUC not happy…
NTUC: Champion carnival organiser or champion for workers’ rights?
I refer to the articles “NTUC tweaks scheme so more can enjoy free carnivals” and “Labour movement ‘won’t be affected by departure’” (Straits Times, Jun…
High household debt, low growth, low wages, high inflation, low productivity?
the onlinecitizen May 26, 2013 By Leong Sze Hian I refer to the Ministry of Trade and Industry’s reply “Govt’s goal to create good jobs for…