Nearly 240 migrant workers in Singapore left unpaid for up to two months
Around 240 migrant workers in Singapore's process sector have not received wages for as long as two months, prompting NTUC to step in with emergency aid.
Desmond Choo, deputy secretary-general of the National Trades Union Congress, disclosed that close to 240 migrant workers in Singapore's process industry have gone without pay for up to two months due to alleged salary disputes at Process Maintenance Solutions and Jurong Technical & Construction. On October 19 and 20, officials from the Migrant Workers' Centre and the Ministry of Manpower's Assurance, Care and Engagement Group convened with roughly 230 affected workers to gauge their situation.
The joint effort is delivering daily meals to about 90 individuals, facilitating employment matching, assisting with wage and overtime claims, and offering financial aid where necessary. Choo emphasized that most of the workers are sole breadwinners, stressing the hardship faced by their families back home. He urged anyone aware of similar wage issues to direct workers to the Migrant Workers' Centre's 24-hour helpline.
Why it matters
Unpaid wages threaten the livelihood of migrant workers and their families, highlighting labor rights challenges in Singapore.
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