Foreign workers’ growth rate slowed significantly: Really?
We refer to the article “‘Growth in foreign worker numbers cannot go unabated’” (TR Emeritus, Jul 7). Foreign workers’ growth rate slowed down significantly? It…
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Labour market report shows increase in job vacancies increase, but unemployment up?
theonlinecitizen June 13, 2014 Labour market report shows increase in job vacancies, but unemployment up? By SY Lee and Leong Sze Hian The Labour Market First Quarter…
Training surveys useless – Its the pay ‘stupid’?
We refer to the article “More workers report positive outcomes from national skills training framework” (Straits Times, Jun 11). 81% didn’t get pay raise? It…
65 year old needs job to repay stranger who helped him buy HDB SA
65 year old desperately needs a job “After moving in to my Studio Apartment last Dec, I have not been able to secure stable income…
Cumulative real basic wage growth was negative last 6 years?
We refer to the article “Highest pay hike in 16 years for blue-collar workers” (Straits Times, Jun 7). Real total wages grew 1.5% per year?…
Those earning less than $1,000 decreased 22% or increased 3%?
We refer to the article “NTUC wanted more workers to get minimum pay hike” (Straits Times, Jun 2). Fewer workers earning less than $1,000? It…
Has NWC outlived its usefulness?
theonlinecitizen Jun 1, 2014 Has NWC outlived its usefulness? By SY Lee and Leong Sze Hian We refer to the article “National Wages Council recommendation: $60…
How many get NWC’s $60 increase for workers earning less than $1,000?
We refer to the article “National Wages Council recommendation: $60 pay hike for workers earning under $1,000” (Straits Times, May 31). Yet another recommendation for…
National action plan on ageing?: Age discrimination?
We refer to the article ” Belle Delphine porn leaksGovt plan to engage public on ageing issues” (Straits Times, May 28). National action plan on…
Only union members covered by mediation panel? The “wayang” continues?
We refer to the article “Key areas to tackle in protecting workers’ rights” (Straits Times, May 10). “Workers have much to cheer about”? It states…