SINGAPORE - Union members stressed by the Covid-19 pandemic and job situation can soon receive psychological help to deal with the challenges.
The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) will be offering one-to-one counselling services to lower-income union members, as well as those whose incomes have been significantly reduced. Experiencing sudden or great distress due to work-related circumstances may take a tremendous toll on workers mental well-being, said the labour movement in a statement on Thursday (Jan 7). This is especially so for those who have heavy personal responsibilities such as caregivers, as well as those who have young and/or elderly dependants.
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Despite ‘exceptionally testing’ COVID-19 year, Singapore can see light at the end of the tunnel: PM Lee
While 2020 has been an “exceptionally testing year” for Singapore, there is now light at the end of the tunnel, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his New Year message on Thursday (Dec 31). Singapore is in Phase 3 of its reopening, noted Mr Lee. COVID-19 vaccinations have begun and the economy is starting to see signs of stabilisation, he added.
Keeping faith in final stretch of Covid-19 battle: PM Lee
Singapore has entered phase three and the economy is stabilising, but it is not time to let our guard down as we are not out of the woods yet, says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his New Year message on Jan 1
Economically, Singapore is not yet out of the woods, but is beginning to see signs of stabilisation, says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Employment has picked up, and multinational corporations are making significant new investments in the Republic. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
PM Lee says a new generation of Singaporeans has shown we have what it takes to make our small island nation survive and succeed, but the fight against Covid-19 is not yet won.PHOTO: LEE HSIEN LOONG/FACEBOOK
No swift recovery in 2021, but Singapore job market on the mend thestar.com.my - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thestar.com.my Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.