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...
The Rule of Law and Labour Rights
I was really disturbed by the incessant use of illegal strike recently. How can a basic labour right be made unlawful? I mulled over the possibility that Article 10 of the Constitution may not offer protection of the labour rights. But I realize I have conceded too prematurely. I note that every person (citizen as well...
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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