News and opinions in the public domain and TWC2’s response
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04, 2020
2020 May Day statement: Solidarity in adversity, solidarity for progress
TWC2's statement to mark International Labour Day -- 1 May 2020
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04, 2020
Covid-19 cases explode in Qatar
Covid-19 cases rise dramatically in Qatar in April 2020. Majority said to be from among "expatriates" -- a term that includes low-wage migrant workers packed densely in worker accommodation.
25
04, 2020
Dorm residents now make up 94% of new Covid-19 cases
News flash: Between 16 and 22 April, nearly 94% of new Covid-19 infections were reported from worker dormitories. S11 in Punggol is by far the largest cluster.
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04, 2020
Covid-19: Media Statement, 20 April 2020
Some employers impose penalties for workers falling sick In these Covid-19 times, this is a dangerous practice. Such company polices must be stamped out for good.
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04, 2020
More than half of Singapore’s Covid-19 cases are migrant workers
TWC2 statement to mark the sad day when low-wage work permit holders became the majority of Covid-19 cases in Singapore despite their being generally healthier and younger adults compared to the overall population.
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04, 2020
Covid-19: Media Statement, 13 April 2020
A statement by TWC2 calling on MOM to rescind its Advisory of 6 April 2020 which suggests to employers that they can reduce reduce foreign workers' salaries by 25%.
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04, 2020
Covid-19: Media Statement, 13 April 2020 (longer version)
More detail why TWC2 objects to MOM's Advisory of 6 April 2020 that appears to approve of employers cutting foreign workers' wages by 25%.
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04, 2020
Covid-19: Media Statement, 8 April 2020
A statement by TWC2 highlighting issues that need urgent attention at this point in the Covid-19 pandemic: quarantine; testing; concerns of Work Permit holders; special vulnerabilities of Special Pass holders; financial support for employers and possibilities for abuse.
1
04, 2020
Uphold migrants’ rights in times of crisis
A joint statement by Migrant Forum in Asia and other networks from around the world on the impact of Covid-19 on migrants.
30
03, 2020
Swindle, cheat and manipulate: so what can be done?
Since job scams arise from misrepresentation of the nature and terms of the job, a solution must lie in eliminating opportunities for deception. Workers must have direct access to employers' submissions and MOM's electronic records.