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Shockingly low salaries in shipyards revealed by survey and casework data
Migrant shipyard and related workers are paid less than a quarter of what the government considers minimum fair salaries for Singaporeans. These workers are among the lowest paid in Singapore.
Very much needed: a centralised payslips portal
To often, employers cheat on salaries by not issuing payslips with sufficient detail about hours worked. Enforcement is weak. Here's a solution.
No-brainer: Training is essential for technology adoption and productivity
Singapore's skills training for migrant construction workers is a sham because the present recruitment system works against it. We propose a new model for recruitment and training.
The price of working – Salary and recruitment fee survey 2026
A report from on online survey of 1,428 Work Permit holders, touching on recruitment cost, and 499 workers about their salary details.
30 “under-reported” cases of work injury a year, says MOM
From our data, we estimate that at least 31 percent (likely more) of employers failed to report work accidents within the 10-day reporting period.
At least one in three work accidents was reported late
From our data, we estimate that at least 31 percent (likely more) of employers failed to report work accidents within the 10-day reporting period.
“Recruitment fees continue to be widespread” says IOM in its 2026 report on ethical hiring
IOM does a stock-take of a decade of efforts to eradicate recruitment fees; says government action is essential for progress. We agree.
Singapore government’s 2026 UPR report glosses over the real issues
TWC2's comments on the points made by the government in its UPR report. Notice how the narrative avoids the real issues faced by migrant workers.
Sweet victory, bitter outcome – Fairness and effectiveness of the salary claims process at TADM and the ECT
Despite getting judgements in their favour, workers may still not recover their owed salaries. Our report examines the issue.
Barriers to entry: access to justice for migrant workers in Singapore
This research report draws on interviews with workers pursuing ECT cases, highlighting the obstacles they face