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24 12, 2013

“We allow legal exploitation,” says TWC2 president at forum

webmaster2019-08-30T16:34:12+08:00December 24th, 2013|Articles, Happenings, News, Our Stand|

The panel comprised (L-R) Braema Mathi (Maruah), Russell Heng (TWC2), Siew Kum Hong (Maruah/moderator), Jolovan Wham (Workfair) and Vincent Law (Healthserve) TWC2 president Russell Heng spoke for the organisation at a public forum 'Foreign workers, justice and fairness', organised by human rights group Maruah on 23 December 2013. To the 100-strong audience, in

15 12, 2013

Talk at European Union Human Rights Day seminar

webmaster2019-08-30T16:34:12+08:00December 15th, 2013|Articles, Happenings, News, Our Stand|

Below is the short talk TWC2 vice-president Alex Au (above, 2nd from left) gave at the Human Rights Day seminar organised by the Delegation of the European Union delegation to Singapore, 10 December 2013. The theme of the seminar was 'Contemporary perspectives on economic & social rights'. --- In the matter of employment, we would

10 12, 2013

Little India riot — learning the right lessons from this episode

webmaster2019-08-30T16:34:13+08:00December 10th, 2013|Media Coverage, News, Our Stand|

The Straits Times invited Transient Workers Count Too to contribute an opinion-editorial on the incident of Sunday night, 8 December 2013. It was published in the newspaper's Tuesday, 10 December edition. --- RIOT IN LITTLE INDIA Learning the right lessons from this episode By Russell Heng For The Straits Times On Sunday night, in Little

10 12, 2013

Frequently asked questions — our views on the riot in Little India

webmaster2019-08-30T16:34:13+08:00December 10th, 2013|News, Our Stand, Press Releases|

We will inundated with press enquiries on Monday, 9 December 2013, following the small riot in Little India the night before. Many reporters asked similar questions. Below are the more common ones and your responses. ---- Q: To what extent can or should the incident be read as indicative of any underlying tensions or frustrations

10 12, 2013

Media statement on rioting in Little India

webmaster2019-08-30T16:34:13+08:00December 10th, 2013|News, Our Stand, Press Releases|

For immediate release 9 December 2013 TWC2 is saddened and disturbed by the rioting in Little India last night. We do not condone senseless acts of violence and would like to see those responsible apprehended and put to justice. We are also concerned about the vitriol and xenophobia online against foreign workers. We would like

6 12, 2013

Who said what to the doctor?

webmaster2019-08-30T16:34:14+08:00December 6th, 2013|Articles, Facts, research, analysis, News, Our Stand|

About one in three injured workers, when brought to medical attention after an accident, find that it is the boss or company representative who tells the doctor what caused the injury. The worker doesn't get a chance to speak. Yet, it is rare that the boss or company representative witnessed the accident. Another one-third of

29 11, 2013

Do workers exaggerate their injuries? Part 1

webmaster2019-08-30T16:34:14+08:00November 29th, 2013|Articles, Facts, research, analysis, Media Coverage, News, Our Stand|

An article in the Straits Times, 9 November 2013, on workers' injuries and medical leave prompted a small flurry of letters to the newspaper's Forum page. The initial article, headlined 'Hospitals give too much sick leave for injuries: Bosses' reported that Bosses are crying foul that foreign workers are getting too much medical leave from

29 11, 2013

Plug gaps in system to reduce illegal work

webmaster2019-08-30T16:34:15+08:00November 29th, 2013|Media Coverage, News, Our Stand|

Transient Workers Count Too's letter in response to an article about foreign workers working illegally (Straits Times, Monday, 25 Nov 2013, summarised here) was published in the newspaper's letters section on Friday 29 November. This is the text of the letter: Plug gaps in system to reduce illegal work When injured or unpaid foreign workers

19 11, 2013

Issuing payslips do not add significantly to admin cost

webmaster2019-08-30T16:34:16+08:00November 19th, 2013|News, Our Stand|

Volunteer Christine Pelly and social worker Karno distribute information flyers (in Tamil) to a worker near Sembawang MRT station 19 November 2013 Media Statement For immediate release Issuing payslips do not add significantly to admin cost; MOM should not accept such an excuse to delay making it mandatory Transient Workers Count Too is

12 11, 2013

Typhoon Haiyan — be sympathetic to your worker’s needs

webmaster2019-08-30T16:34:16+08:00November 12th, 2013|News, Our Stand|

As the extent of the devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan (also called Yolanda) in the area around the Philippines city of Tacloban became clear, Transient Workers Count Too has been asked what advice we'd give to employers of domestic workers from the affected area. The most urgent issue for workers with relatives in the storm-stricken