Shouldn’t workers in industrial trades have a fair grasp of English?
Singapore wants to raise productivity, go digital and integrate migrant workers better. What if they don't speak a word of English?
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03, 2023
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02, 2023
Contract substitution still happening in 2023
In recent weeks, TWC2 came across two workers with contracts they felt compelled to sign after they had begun working in their companies. They felt volated by the unfair terms imposed on them.
13
02, 2023
After 22 years in Singapore, a career ends
Selvakumar has spent almost all his working life in Singapore. Does he feel much better off now than when he first came?
8
02, 2023
Stern warning – punishment without due process
Although a stern warning is not supposed to affect "legal rights, interests, or liabilities" we found that it's not quite true when issued to migrant workers. The effects therefore constitute punishment without due process.
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02, 2023
We Are Caring – first recruiter worldwide to gain IOM IRIS certification
The very first recruitment agency to be certified as ethical by the International Organisation for Migration is none other than Singapore recruiter We Are Caring. Fantastic. Congratulations to the team there.
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01, 2023
Two generations of migrant workers
Two sons tell us what their fathers' basic wages were when the latter were working in Singapore. An older worker tells us what his starting salary was over twenty years ago, and what his current salary is today.
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01, 2023
No greater satisfaction than a trembling hand
Chen Le was determined to clear his name. But what about that gaping wound? Follow this worker as he goes from one agency to another.
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01, 2023
How an employer used the ministry’s flat-footedness to abuse Farhad of his right
Farhad did not agree to renewal of his permit after 3 years in the company. Under the regulations, he had a right to look for another company. but this right was effectively denied him.
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01, 2023
The sad rabbit
In January 2023, some migrant workers will enjoy a three-day stretch of holidays, on account of Chinese New Year. There will be many who will not.
13
01, 2023
At the Cuff Road Project: #3 of three profiles
What do we do at The Cuff Road Project? We profile three instances where workers came for help in addition to benefitting from our free meals.