Short notes expressing TWC2’s position on various issues. Letters to the editor and other instances of public and media engagement.
The Ministry of Manpower announced new dormitory standards in September 2021. They're nearly all about control and surveillance, not comfort and wellbeing.
TWC2 points out in a letter to the press that in handling wrongful dismissal claims, TADM tends to exceed its powers.
Pilot programmes to bring in new batches of workers are being planned. We urge that details be thought through carefully and all workers be vaccinated.
Multiple measures to try to deal with abusive confinement of maids. How well will they work? Are there better, less-costly solutions?
MOM plans 9 medical centres across Singapore geared to serving migrant workers, Making provision is good, but if employers stymie demand, healthcare goals may be elusive.
What do the law and guidelines say about wrongful dismissal? Does the operational process breathe life into the law and guidelines, or smother them?
A letter in Straits Times Forum called for trade skills training for Singaporeans to avoid over-dependence on foreign labour. But that's not the elephant in the room.
TWC2 calls for transfer opportunities for migrant workers whose work permits have been cancelled and those on Special Passes.
Employers acting in self-interest couldn't care less if they hurt the national interest. Singapore unfortunately jealously protects employers' self-interest. It's a dogma thing.
MOM takes issue with our commentary about different numbers being bandied about re salary claims. Clearer numbers make the root issue even clearer!
