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Why don’t migrant workers benefit from medical subsidies?
In Singapore, the State provides little help for migrant workers' healthcare costs. Employers and private insurance are held responsible, but the responsibility is often evaded. Then what? Nothing?
Parliamentary replies on innocent victims, wrongful dismissal, and numbers of salary claims
The Manpower Minister sheds a bit of light on these issues through answers to parliamentary questions in September 2024
Parliamentary replies on religious harmony, dorm improvements and older domestic workers
The Manpower Minister sheds a bit of light on these issues through answers to parliamentary questions in September 2024
Taiwan opening its doors to migrant workers from India
Taiwan is opening its manufacturing labour market to Indian workers. It's a hot topic there, and Taiwan Public TV interviewed three persons and two clients from TWC2.
International construction company indicted for forced labour involving migrant workers
An international construction company is facing claims in a French court over allegations of forced labour, etc, related to its projects in Qatar. Watch out: the issues alleged are common in Singapore firms too.
Let this end with me
This research report examines the recruitment experiences of male migrant workers from Tamil Nadu, focussing on how much they paid to get their jobs, to whom and where. How do these costs compare with salary?
Deal with causes of stress rather than only help workers cope
In a letter to the press (so far not published), TWC2 past president John Gee urges a better response to mental health concerns.
Council of the European Union adopts new supply chain rules
The EU is now only one step away from requiring large companies to exercise due diligence over their supply chains, including labour abuses. Singapore companies will be affected since we trade so widely.
MOM responds to our article on payslips, we dissect its reply
MOM takes issue with our article on payslips. They seem too eager to defend themselves that they make rather questionable statements. We dissect them.
MC wages: Despite law, injured workers left to beg for money
The work injury law seeks to provide help and comfort to employees injured at work. Delays in extending its protections (medical care, financial support) can lead to great suffering. Yet delay is increasingly condoned.