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Posts tagged with "unemployment"
In bed with the Economic Strategies Committee
Feb. 5 | One of our resident cartoonists, Sei-Ji Rakugaki, wonders about the ESC through his sketchpad – is this further from reality or closer to the truth? See more of Sei-Ji’s work at My Sketchbook… __________________________________________
How many low-wage or unemployed? 600,000? 700,000?
Jan. 31 | Leong Sze Hian I refer to the articles “Big gains in jobs, mostly for locals” (ST, Jan 30), “The optimism gets real: Employers’ caution giving way to confidence, as orders grow: Hudson survey” (Today, Jan 22), Raymond Koh...
PMETs and degree holders among hardest hit by weak labour market
Dec. 16 | Leong Sze Hian Despite a slight increase in GDP in the third quarter of this year, Singapore’s labour market, as well as the earnings and productivity of resident workers have not recovered. A report released yesterday by the Ministry of Manpower reveals...
“Cheaper, better, faster” may just break the camel’s back
Dec. 1 | Latest: The High Court has granted Yong Vui Kong’s application for a stay of his execution. Yong was scheduled to be hanged this Friday, 4 Dec. His appeal to the Court of Appeal will now be heard next Tuesday. TOC will have a report on today’s...
Same problem, different approach
Nov. 8 | “I will not rest until all Americans who want work can find work.” US President Barack Obama, on combating rising unemployment in USA (6 November 2009) “So let us move towards a cheaper, better, faster Singapore economy.” NTUC...
“Why won’t they give me an opportunity?”
Aug. 25 | 13th Death From H1N1: Singapore’s Health Ministry reported on Tuesday the country’s 13th flu A/H1N1 related death case – a 80-year old Chinese man. (See MOH website) Andrew Loh The worst is over for the Singapore economy and the labour...
PhD taxi driver
Aug. 19 | Probably the only taxi driver in this world with a PhD from Stanford and a proven track record of scientific accomplishments, I have been forced out of my research job at the height of my scientific career, and unable to find another one, for reasons...
No need for more stimulus measures, says Lim Hng Kiang
Jul. 16 | With the situation stabilising as we see it, (another stimulus) is not on the cards at the moment. Lim Hng Kiang, Minister for Trade and Industry, Forbes
More and more jobs available, but nobody wants?
Jul. 7 | Leong Sze Hian, with contribution by Ng E Jay I refer to the report “Over 19,000 job seekers find work through SPUR programme” (CNA, Jul 3). Since the number of residents approaching CDCs for help in finding jobs has increased by 100 per...
Low-wage workers better off, now everybody worse off?
Jun. 18 | Leong Sze Hian / Columnist With the Labour market still weak, it is time to question the effectiveness of th Jobs Credit Scheme. WHILE the Ministry of Manpower may claim that low wage workers are better off, it seems like the economy is still in the doldrums...
Recession over? Not so fast, says PM Lee
Jun. 3 | I believe we should not be too hasty to pronounce that the recession has bottomed or that things are getting better. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong
Is the HDB profiteering from flat owners’ woes?
May. 30 | Leong Sze Hian One out of every seven HDB flat owners have problems paying their mortgage loans. This seems to be what the statistics have revealed. Last year, the HDB visited 60,000 flats which had problems paying their loans and gave financial counseling...
Give us better statistics on employment
May. 12 | Jewel Philemon It was a warm and humid Vesak Day afternoon. About 40 people had gathered to hear ‘a few good men’ press home their point at the Speakers’ Corner that there needs to be more protection in place for the Singaporean worker. “Why...
Retrenchment as a last resort – Lim Swee Say
May. 11 | We continue to see job losses in USA. We continue to see unemployment rates going up in USA. While the world may be starting to gamble with their money in the stock market, here in Singapore, we cannot afford to gamble the job of workers. What we have...
Protect the Singaporean worker!
May. 8 | A TODAY newspaper report, 8 May 2009 Is the mainstream media and government statistics reflecting the truth about the jobs and unemployment situation in Singapore? A group of Singaporeans, who are concerned about the unemployment situation and how...
4.8 per cent jobless but worse is yet to come
Apr. 30 | THE unemployment rate for Singaporeans and permanent residents hit a five-year high of 4.8 per cent last month. Manpower Ministry
It does get worse
Apr. 17 | Despite the mainstream media’s spin, chances are that things will get worse The advance estimates of GDP figures released by the government on 14th April underscored the deteriorating economic situation in Singapore. The government had to revise –...
Staying united, moving ahead
Mar. 29 | During tough times, it is understandable that people feel anxious and stressed. They worry about whether they can hold on to their jobs and take care of their families. Our tradition of tripartite cooperation is especially valuable at this time, and...
Good turnout at Gilbert Goh’s book launch
Mar. 10 | Andrew Loh Mr Gilbert Goh successfully launched his book, “How To Survive Unemployment”, at the Bishan Library last Sunday, 8 March. 70 people were there to give their support to the event. Among the audience was Mr Tan Kin Lian, the Guest Of...
How to survive unemployment – Gilbert Goh launches book to help
Mar. 6 | “How to survive unemployment: A survival guide for the jobless” is a book written by Gilbert Goh. It will be launched at a forum this Saturday, March 7, at the Bishan Library. Gilbert, father of a 15-year old daughter, is one of the founders of the...
Unemployment Insurance – the economic stabiliser
Mar. 2 | Ravi Philemon Selena Ling an economist at Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation feels that the government could have been more generous in terms of helping individuals directly. She says, “A lot of measures (in Budget 2009) were biased towards helping...
Facing joblessness? Need Help? Visit transitioning.org
Jan. 30 | As Singapore braces itself for its worst recession in its history, a group of Singaporeans is stepping forth to provide counseling help for those who are unemployed or who may be unemployed in the coming months. They have set up a website called Transitioning,...
No escape
Jan. 5 | A jobless Singaporean, who has little or no financial safety net, has no hinterland to escape to. He can’t grow food in his overcrowded housing estate. Seah Chiang Nee
Singaporeans lack confidence – again
Jan. 3 | We need them to believe in themselves and be willing to adapt to new job demands, so that we can help them up-skill and re-skill to take on new and different jobs in different industries. Lim Swee Say
Employees need to be protected from unethical employers in bad times
Dec. 26 | The following is a letter to TOC from Max Chua. Dear people at TOC, First of all, thank you for being such a fabulous site!! :) Currently, there is a situation that I feel needs to be promptly addressed or looked into, at this present moment of economic...
How to stay lean in these tough times?
Dec. 21 | Gilbert Goh This statement is, I am afraid, easier said than done. When one decides to downsize due to financial constraints, it is always tough as we are used to a certain lifestyle that has become a part of us. The basic necessities such as groceries,...
Bangladeshi workers stranded, Singaporeans step forth to help
Dec. 18 | Andrew Loh This is an update on the situation with the 179 Bangladeshi workers who were reported by TOC to have been abandoned by their employers. The following update is provided by a good-hearted Singaporean who was moved by their plight to help out...
10 ways to raise cash during hard times
Dec. 12 | Gilbert Goh / Writer During recession, especially when one is jobless, finances become a critical need that will become an emergency item when one is very short. I wrote in my previous article, “Facing joblessness – a personal account”...
Coping with joblessness: A personal account
Nov. 27 | The following is a personal account by Mr Gilbert Goh. The article was first published in the Straits Times forum page in October 2008. We thank Mr Goh for giving us the permission to re-publish it here. We hope that the article will help those who are...
Kudos to Govt for pay cut and deferment
Nov. 25 | Andrew Loh / Deputy Editor “I want to acknowledge that the Government has done the right thing to defer the last installment of the pay increase and also to take a salary cut of 19%,” said Mr Tan Kin Lian in a posting on The Online Citizen. “I also...
Advice from union chief
Nov. 16 | Don’t focus only on looking for the same job and the same pay. Lim Swee Say, NTUC Chief
