Stories about workers’ experiences, the many ways our volunteers help, insights and facts that TWC2 have unearthed
A research report on the chronic livelihood distress faced by workers caught up in investigations by the Police and other agencies and the shortcomings of current systems.
On the same day, not one, but two workers came to TWC2 with accounts of their bosses attacking them physically, and more. Some employers of migrant workers are quick to venting anger and using force.
Government policy is that migrant workers with valid claims against their employers will be allowed to look for new jobs with first being repatriated, but how do they find new jobs?
Safety Supervisor Ragav was short-paid throughout his ten months working for his employer but when he filed a salary claim, the counter move by the employer shocked him.
Safety Supervisor Ragav was short-paid throughout his ten months working for his employer but when he filed a salary claim, the counter move by the employer shocked him.
All migrant workers fear losing their jobs as soon as they try to assert their right to the agreed salary; is there nothing that can be done?
In every one of three jobs, a driver was short-paid his salary. It took a while before he had the confidence to use the claims system. As typically the case, as soon as he filed a complaint, the sack awaited.
A critical document is issued by MOM in PDF format, but nowadays, scammers have the skills to create forgeries. Prospective workers lose thousands of dollars.
Climate change increases the likelihood of extreme weather events. Migrant workers often work outdoors and are more exposed to risks and effects than others.
A story about kickbacks, a bad faith S-Pass application and a host of other breaches, all crying out for investigation, but was there any?
