As borders reopen and workers return, so do the usual abuses
Borders are open and workers are coming back. So are the age-old abuses such as excessive recruitment fees and worker churn.
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03, 2022
21
02, 2022
About 36,000 construction workers came into Singapore in November and December 2021
Some updates to keep up with the rapidly evolving situation regarding manpower shortages in the construction industry.
15
02, 2022
Personal data of domestic workers posted on public forum
TWC2 found postings on a publicly-accessible forum divulging personal data of domestic workers. Whilst these have been taken down, there remains a broader issue of social attitudes.
14
02, 2022
Difficulties getting aboard the SCAL retention scheme
A review of cases related to the SCAL retention scheme identified the main obstacles workers faced in getting onto the scheme. These obstacles meant more work at MOM and reduced effectiveness of the scheme.
3
02, 2022
60 percent of construction demand stems from public sector projects
The public sector is a huge buyer of construction. That weight can be applied for good. Government projects should come with ethical labour requirements.
31
01, 2022
Vietnamese worker in Japan repeatedly assaulted for two years
Local media carried a story about a migrant worker in Japan repeatedly asssaulted at work. There are many similarities to cases we see here in Singapore. What's needs to be done?
28
01, 2022
Facebook publicity insufficient if definition of ‘kickback’ remains narrow
It is good to see MOM put out warnings to employers on Faceboook against taking kickbacks, but if previous cases are any guide, few complaints by workers get anywhere.
24
01, 2022
More transport vehicles needed so migrant workers don’t have to sleep rough
Workers are sent by their employers to worksites way too early before their shift starts, thus depriving them of sufficient rest in their beds at the dorms.
14
01, 2022
Blacklisted: Imagined fears or unspoken reality?
Many low-wage migrant workers fear that lodging any complaint with the authorities may lead to their being blacklisted. Is this real or imagined? Our intern investigates.
28
12, 2021
International Migrants Day 2021
As is our tradition at TWC2, we marked International Migrants Day 2021 by adding cheer to workers' lives. Find out what we did.