SINGAPORE: The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) said it is "dismayed" at Yahoo and Ninja Van for retrenching employees just before Labour Day, an occasion to celebrate the contributions of workers. "We understand that companies do need to undergo restructuring exercises from time to time, but they sho
The labour movement said it will step up support for Professional, Managers and Executives (PMEs) in workplace protection, career progression and job placement. This, as PMEs make up 45% of its membership. NTUC is ensuring a level-playing field for PMEs to get fair access to jobs. It will standardise hiring practices
More than 3,000 workers from 150 companies got either a pay bump of an average of five per cent or career progression. A quarter of them are professionals, managers and executives. This is thanks to the labour movement's Company Training Committee initiative. Richa Mathew with more.
The National Trades Union Congress is proposing making flexible working arrangements official at the workplace. This is the first time NTUC has issued such recommendations, aimed at making it easier for employees to request flexible working arrangements. The report also highlights the need for supervisors to be ready i