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.
When a worker is infected with Covid-19, it is surprising that none of his room-mates are immediately tested, and this raises big questions about Singapore's testing capability and the overall strategy.
Volunteer Frank speaks to a worker confined inside a dorm room where, 4 days ago, a roommate came down with Covid-19 and was rushed away.
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%.
Why are worker dormitories said to be so dirty? Who is responsible? What connection with Covid-19?
Contagion in crowded dorms has happened before, and TWC2 was right there, video-ing it.
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.
We interview several Bangladeshi workers to find out what they know about the Covid-19 situation and the dilemmas they face.
Robeul is penalised because a doctor gave him two days' medical leave. Making ill workers return to work is socially irresponsible, accelerating the spread of infectious diseases.
By Janson Chang, based on an interview in June 2017 Throughout most of our conversation Islam Mazharul does not sit easy. The two friends who accompany him do more than half the telling, during which Mazahrul does not seem to be tuning in to it himself. It seems like he is miles away. His nervous
