The fallacy of trading away workers’ rights for their economic benefits
The recent strike action by a group of drivers drew many different responses from Singaporeans. Some quickly criticise the drivers for breaking the law ... never mind if the laws are just or unjust, they have to be followed. Others view the incident as a slap on the face for the PAP govt for its foreign talent policy as...
Stress in a zero-tolerance nation (Part II)
[Part I: Stress in a zero-tolerance nation (Part I)] I do not entirely agree with one Mr Lee C S who argued, “Don’t discard stick in approach in anti-littering drive” (Straits Times Forum, Nov 26, 2012). He showed a liking for Singapore’s reputation as being really a “fine” city. I quote him: “These are noble ideals...
Singapore must stop ill-treating migrants
A Chinese national named Bao Fengshan was sentenced to six weeks in jail on Dec 3 after 171 SMRT bus drivers went on a strike in Singapore on Nov 26. Four Chinese drivers charged last week will be sentenced on Thursday, and 29 others involved in the industrial action have already been deported to China. The case of the alleged...
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