Jobs: S’poreans competing with millions of foreigners?
The life of foreign workers in S’pore I refer to the article “Life after Singapore” (Sunday Times, Dec 12). It states that “The numbers tell…
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Foreign workers’ lives becoming better?
S’pore becoming a better place for foreign workers I refer to the article “Making Singapore a better place for workers who come from afar” (Channel…
Retail workers’ real pay minus 27% last 15 years?
Yet another retail industry manpower initiative I refer to the article “Manpower plan launched for retail sector with job redesign in focus” (Channel NewsAsia, Dec…
ITE real starting pay minus 28% last 15 years?
After writing “ITE, poly fees up: Bursary $25 monthly?” (Dec 9), I was curious as to whether real starting salaries have increased, since fees have…
Commemorating Intl Migrants Day?
5 stories of work permit foreign workers in Singapore I refer to the article “Searching for the good life, miles from home” (Channel NewsAsia, Dec…
Security guards: Low pay, long hours?
I refer to the article “Security officers get more career paths” (Straits Times, Dec 4). Shortage of security guards It states that “”We have to be…
Age 65 workers rehired: Mostly low pay?
Wage subsidy for older workers extended I refer to the article “Wage subsidy for older workers to be extended” (Straits Times, Dec 2). It states that…
Real income increased 1.5% p.a. last 14 years?
Real incomes rise I refer to the article “Real incomes rise in Singapore amid tight labour market: MOM report” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 30). 20th percentile…
Graduates’ real starting pay declined 9% last 7 years?
NUS grads among the world’s most employable I refer to the article “NUS grads among the world’s most employable” (Straits Times, Nov 13). It states…
Foreign employment hits all-time high?
I refer to the article “Tougher job market for new entrants” (Straits Times, Nov 2). Harder for fresh graduates to get jobs It states that…