A statistical analysis of the SMRT strike? – Balancing Growth, Foreigners & Meritocracy
I refer to the articles “Pay rise for Chinese drivers stays at $25” and “SMRT bus driver jailed six weeks over strike” (Straits Times, Dec 4)….
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Statistical evidence of age discrimination against older workers?
I refer to the report “Employment rate of Singapore residents hits new high” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 30). Little age discrimination? It states that “Separately, the…
2012 real income declined – 2.3%?
I refer to the articles “Real median income growth slowed to 2.2% this year: MOM findings” (Today, Nov 30) and “Employment rate of Singapore residents grow“…
Taxis: Drive till you drop?
I refer to the article “Benchmarks set for taxis to meet demand” (Straits Times, Nov 24). It states that “From January, they must ensure that…
What’s wrong with our employment practices today?
I refer to the article “MOM seeks public feedback for Employment Act review” (Straits Times, Nov 22). It states that “Now, the law allows PMEs…
IRs’ jobs: Minister relies on newspapers for statistics?
I refer to the TR Emeritus editorial “How many jobs did the 2 IRs really create for S’poreans?” (Nov 17). http://www.tremeritus.com/2012/11/17/how-many-jobs-did-the-2-irs-really-create-for-sporeans/ It states that “This…
Parliament: Replies that never answer the question?
I refer to the report “Cleaning fees raised at nine hawker centres” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 14). http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1237130/1/.html Cleaners pay increased? Don’t know? It states that…
National (or Foreign) Population and Talent Division?
I refer to the article “Some 150,000 more foreigners may be needed by 2030” (Straits Times, Nov 13). It states that “The National Population and…
Protect PMETs from employers?
I refer to the article “NTUC wants Employment Act to cover PMEs, more workers” (Straits Times, Nov 9). It states that “NTUC wants at least…
Jobs: Great stories of 1 worker only?
I refer to the article “$13m fund to help workers upgrade their skills” (Straits Times, Nov 8). Pay increase to $1,750 after 35 years? It states…