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“The exam of God”
A 17-year-old had to choose between furthering his education or becoming a migrant worker. After five years, has it turned out well?
Why do we let foreign bosses bring shame to Singapore?
Even S-Pass holders have to pay recruitment fees. John Peter's case is quite egregious, espeically as it is a foreigner who is allowed to open a company and hire workers.
US Customs issues seizure order on Top Glove products over labour standards
Recruitment debt, excessive overtime, abusive working and living conditions, and retention of identity documents lead to ban and seizure of company products.
No dormitory case of Covid-19 in month of March 2021
In September 2020, we had 801 Covid-19 cases from the dorms. From October, there has been a dramatic improvement.
In 1997, the employer paid for training, in 2011 it was a money-sucking “show”
We speak to two migrant workers frm India and asked them about their first training course. How things have changed... and perhaps for the worse.
Systemic factors that encourage overstaying need to be addressed
What led Ziaur to overstay? How individual decisions are shaped by policy and how misguided policy imposes costs on the State itself.
“Maybe it’s better if we just take one dose” and other surprising remarks about vaccination
We dip our toes into this issue of information, attitudes and misinformation towards vaccination among migrant workers, through this quick chat with seven men.
“Every month cut $100,” says Sanowar. Why?
Sanowar, who has been in Singapore a long time, tells TWC2 how he had to pay for his job and for subsequent Work Permit renewals. It's illegal but it happens.
Losing the TADM plot
Our volunteer recounts a salary case wherein we felt the TADM mediator to be delivering poor customer service and exceeding his powers.
Switching jobs: Bravely into the minefield
A deep study of the hazards encountered by migrant workers in their attempts to switch jobs. Rules are complex, costs are high and plans easily derailed.