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…
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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…
Low wage share is OK? Pay can only rise with growth?
theonlinecitizen May 24, 2013 By Leong Sze Hian Low wage share is OK? I refer to the article “Lower wage share doesn’t mean wages are…
“Clearly focused on improving the lives of lower-income Singaporeans and older folk too”?
I refer to the article “Towards a broader meritocracy” (Straits Times, Apr 20) and “Cabinet: More left-of-centre now, helping the lower income” (Straits Times, Apr…
Foreign PMETs problem highlighted in university study (2004)?
During my talk on “Statistics and the Marxist Conspiracy” at Function 8 on 9 April, I met Vernon who subsequently sent to me, through Function…
Age discrimination in civil service: “An oversight”?
I refer to the article “Govt agencies told: No age bias in hiring” (Straits Times, Apr 11). “An oversight”? It states that “The ministries have…