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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.
How filing a salary claim is like going to a casino
Ministers have told parliament that workers who have suffered salary violations will be granted a chance to transfer to a new job without first being sent home. So, why was Alom repatriated?
Lunch with Heart – help us give migrant workers a treat this December
We have launched our annual fundraising event: Lunch With Heart! Organized in conjunction with International Migrants Day (18 Dec), Lunch With Heart will be held on 3 Dec this year. It gives the workers a day filled with fun, music, games, and delicious food. The lunch event is a
Is Singapore being scolded by the ILO?
We came across an interesting comment on the website of the International Labour Organisation (ILO). It sounded stern even if shrouded in diplomatic language.
The gardener with a nice smile
A TWC2 volunteer came across a worker from India, working as a gardener is a prestigious location. She asked him about his salary. It was not prestigious.