‘No worker should face this alone’: Some 240 foreigners owed up to 2 months’ pay; NTUC, MOM helping
Singaporean authorities are investigating two companies for failing to pay approximately 240 migrant workers for up to two months. The National Trades Union Congress and the Ministry of Manpower are providing financial and employment assistance to the affected individuals.
Why it matters
This case underscores the vulnerability of migrant labor populations and the role of government and unions in enforcing labor rights and providing social safety nets.
The Migrant Workers’ Centre met 230 migrant workers to understand their needs on Oct 19 and 20.
Listen SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Manpower is investigating two companies – Process Maintenance Solutions and Jurong Technical & Construction – over salaries owed to migrant workers, it said in a statement on Oct 24.
Close to 240 migrant workers in the process sector have not received their pay for up to two months, NTUC deputy secretary-general Desmond Choo said on Oct 23 .
In a Facebook post, he said the National Trades Union Congress is working with MOM to arrange centralised accommodation, job-matching assistance and help with salary claims, including overtime pay for the affected workers.
The authorities are also providing financial assistance where needed, he said, adding that about 90 workers are receiving daily meals.
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