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SINGAPORE — Singapore's alliance of the labour movement and employers' federation expects more workers to lose their jobs in the coming months, and urges them — as well as bosses — to work with it to soften the blow. Calling the outlook "sobering", National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) secretary-general Ng Chee Meng forecast an uptrend in retrenchments in 2024, a...

Singapore News - Singapore’s alliance of the labour movement and employers’ federation expects more workers to lose their jobs in the coming months, and urges them – as well as bosses – to work with it to soften the blow. Calling the outlook “sobering”, National Trades Union... Read more at www.tnp.sg

Singapore’s alliance of the labour movement and employers’ federation expects more workers to lose their jobs in the coming months, and urges them – as well as bosses – to work with it to soften the blow.

Citing “tough times ahead”, NTUC and SNEF have called out an urgent need to introduce transition support for displaced workers, keeping in mind the recent and upcoming retrenchment trends.

40 per cent of respondents in an annual NTUC survey felt they were likely to lose their job in the next three months.

Yet, when asked about the measures currently practised in their organisations, a majority cited flexible work arrangements 48%), while training plans ranked sixth (28%).

They call for collaboration from bosses and workers in this effort. Read more at straitstimes.com.

One of the recommendations is to ensure that FWA policies are flexible enough to cater to the needs of different caregivers and their loved ones.

SINGAPORE: From Jan 15 next year, eligible platform workers who get injured at work can apply for S$250 (US$186.50) of FairPrice vouchers to help them while they await more aid from other relief schemes, said the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) on Wednesday (Dec 6).  The new NTUC Care Fund (Work

Members can get $250 worth of FairPrice vouchers from Jan 15. Read more at straitstimes.com.