In 2004, the PAP Govt assured Singaporeans that foreign workers will act as buffer for the local workforce during downturn as they will bear the brunt of job losses
http://www.singapore-window.org/sw04/040531af.htm
Foreign workers an important buffer during lean years: govt
FOREIGN workers have played an important buffering role in Singapore, meeting manpower shortages during boom years and bearing the brunt of job losses during lean times, the government said Monday, May 31. "The inflow of foreign workers into the economy has proved to be a buffer for the local workforce," the Ministry of Manpower said in a report.
In Dec 2008, the Govt reiterated this stance as NTUC chief urges companies to retrench foreign workers first.
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/394214/1/.html
Labour chief urges employers to give priority to local workers
SINGAPORE: It may make more business sense to let go of foreign rank-and-file workers rather than Singaporean workers if retrenchment is unavoidable, said Labour chief Lim Swee Say at the Singapore Tripartism Forum on Thursday.
The secretary-general of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) said: "We're talking about rank-and-file workers who are, by and large, replaceable. Our message is – give priority to the local workers. Not only will you help us minimise unemployment in Singapore, but more importantly, it makes business sense for your company."
But now, the PAP Govt is singing a totally different tune, going back on their promises made to Singaporeans by defending the retention of foreign workers at the expense of local workers.
http://www.todayonline.com/articles/303673.asp
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SENDING back foreign workers now will backfire on Singapore, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has warned. In some countries, he said, there are emotional protests by workers and unions against foreign workers and immigrants. In the United Kingdom, for instance, Polish workers are resented by the local labour force.
“But taking away one foreign worker does not mean one more job for a Singaporean worker. Without foreign workers, the company may close down, or decide to shift the entire business out of Singapore,” he told unionists at the Singapore Tripartism Forum held yesterday.
Now, after reading this, just reflect and ask ourselves, how many times have the PAP Govt being breaking their promises and going back on their words and assurances to Singaporeans? Do you still trust their words and promises?
http://www.singapore-window.org/sw04/040531af.htm
Foreign workers an important buffer during lean years: govt
FOREIGN workers have played an important buffering role in Singapore, meeting manpower shortages during boom years and bearing the brunt of job losses during lean times, the government said Monday, May 31. "The inflow of foreign workers into the economy has proved to be a buffer for the local workforce," the Ministry of Manpower said in a report.
In Dec 2008, the Govt reiterated this stance as NTUC chief urges companies to retrench foreign workers first.
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/394214/1/.html
Labour chief urges employers to give priority to local workers
SINGAPORE: It may make more business sense to let go of foreign rank-and-file workers rather than Singaporean workers if retrenchment is unavoidable, said Labour chief Lim Swee Say at the Singapore Tripartism Forum on Thursday.
The secretary-general of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) said: "We're talking about rank-and-file workers who are, by and large, replaceable. Our message is – give priority to the local workers. Not only will you help us minimise unemployment in Singapore, but more importantly, it makes business sense for your company."
But now, the PAP Govt is singing a totally different tune, going back on their promises made to Singaporeans by defending the retention of foreign workers at the expense of local workers.
http://www.todayonline.com/articles/303673.asp
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="738"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" height="30">‘No’ to sending foreigners back</td></tr></tbody></table>
SENDING back foreign workers now will backfire on Singapore, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has warned. In some countries, he said, there are emotional protests by workers and unions against foreign workers and immigrants. In the United Kingdom, for instance, Polish workers are resented by the local labour force.
“But taking away one foreign worker does not mean one more job for a Singaporean worker. Without foreign workers, the company may close down, or decide to shift the entire business out of Singapore,” he told unionists at the Singapore Tripartism Forum held yesterday.
Now, after reading this, just reflect and ask ourselves, how many times have the PAP Govt being breaking their promises and going back on their words and assurances to Singaporeans? Do you still trust their words and promises?
