SG’s first strike in 25 years highlights tensions over immigration in the city-state
Police patrol an apartment complex where striking Chinese bus drivers had gathered to protest at being paid less than local workers. Photo Reuters (Guardian, 28 Nov) - An illegal strike by Chinese bus drivers in Singapore has highlighted tensions over immigration in the city-state and exposed the unfavorable treatment of lower-skilled...
PRC drivers charged over Singapore strike
Singapore police make inquiries at a foreign workers dormitory. Photo: AFP (AFP, 29 Nov) - Four mainland Chinese bus drivers accused of instigating Singapore’s first strike since the 1980s were charged on Thursday with criminal offences that could land them in prison. The four men, aged from 32 to 39, were taken to...
NSP calls for fair treatment of SMRT drivers
For Immediate Release National Solidarity Party’s statement on the strike at SMRT 28 November 2012 . The National Solidarity Party (NSP) regrets the strike action taken by some SMRT bus drivers. Whatever their grievances, their action unfortunately broke the law and the rule of law must be respected by all, Singaporeans...
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