Lazada apologises over retrenchment exercise after NTUC condemns move as “unacceptable”
If you have been following the Lazada retrenchment news closely, you would know that the most latest update is that the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and its affiliate Food Drinks and Allied Workers Union (FDAWU) are in the middle of negotiating with Lazada to press them for more benefits for the affected workers. But […]
Eligible platform workers injured at work can claim S$250 NTUC FairPrice vouchers
With the new scheme, eligible workers who are members can receive support in the form of $250 worth of NTUC FairPrice vouchers within 72 hours upon successful application. The new scheme, NTUC Care Fund (Work Injury Relief) will be available to taxi drivers, private-hire drivers and delivery riders who are members of the following National […]
Wah, NTUC is going to launch a pilot scheme to help youth transition from school to work!
Wah, the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) just announced that they are going to launch a pilot scheme for young people to try out jobs with guidance from mentors in the second half of the year. Called the Career Starter Lab, it’s like a work trial for graduates from Institute of Technical Education (ITE), polytechnics and […]
Another fatal accident in Hougang, GrabFood delivery rider dies after the crash
A 41-year-old motorcyclist died after an accident at the junction of Hougang Avenue 8 and Avenue 4 on Sunday (5 March). The police were alerted to the accident at 2.50 pm which involved two cars and a motorcycle. From the scene of the accident, a motorcycle was seen laying on the other part of the […]
PM Lee and NTUC Leaders appreciate public transport workers amidst Lunar New Year celebrations
While most of us are enjoying the long weekend, getting all dressed up, collecting ang baos, eating yummy food and ramped up with excitement for our Lunar New Year (LNY) celebrations, our public transport workers continue to work over the festive period to keep our transportation system running just so the rest of us can […]
“Go jer, don’t scared”: Kakak’s Tips for Women Looking to Return to the Workforce
Late last year, I had an epiphany- I’m no longer needed at home. This is not the start of a sob K-Drama story, in fact, it’s the complete opposite. Now that the kids are bigger and more independent, staying at home was no longer the only choice I had to make. I decided that it […]
What does football and Singaporean Core have in common?
Hello, uolls! How are you, my dear adik-adik and friends? I want to share something with you. Last weekend, Kakak and family went to the beach. I thought good time to reconnect with Abang. But before I could manja with him, your Abang took out his iPad. He said want to watch football! Omona! I […]
FairPrice’s Share-A-Textbook collects more than 895,000 old textbooks for needy students
Even with COVID-19, Singaporeans are still full of love and still will go all out to help those from disadvantaged backgrounds one leh. This can be seen from FairPrice’s Share-A-Textbook which has collected more than 895,000 old textbooks this year! The highest amount in 39 years sia! According to Zaobao, this amount is the highest […]
NTUC FairPrice increases supply of fruits & vegetables, urges customers not to hoard them
NTUC FairPrice says, “Calm Down, not Come Down!” After the news that Pasir Panjang Wholesale Centre will be closed for three days from Monday (Sep 27) because COVID-19 cases were discovered, Singaporeans were worried that they would not be able to get their usual supply of fruits and vegetables. This is totally understandable because the […]
Ng Chee Meng calls for PMEs to join NTUC in Mothership interview, but kena dissed like siao
Last Sunday (19 Sep), Mothership published a 独家专访 aka exclusive interview with National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng. In the interview, the Labour Chief spoke of the issues and challenges faced by the professionals, managers and executives (PMEs), especially amongst the older ones He also shared how NTUC can help PME workers […]