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Subscribe </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=msgtable cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="96%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=msg vAlign=top><TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR class=msghead><TD class=msgbfr1 width="1%"> </TD><TD><TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0><TBODY><TR class=msghead><TD class=msgF width="1%" noWrap align=right>From: </TD><TD class=msgFname width="68%" noWrap>SGNEWSALTE <NOBR></NOBR> </TD><TD class=msgDate width="30%" noWrap align=right>9:15 am </TD></TR><TR class=msghead><TD class=msgT height=20 width="1%" noWrap align=right>To: </TD><TD class=msgTname width="68%" noWrap>ALL <NOBR></NOBR></TD><TD class=msgNum noWrap align=right> (1 of 3) </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=msgleft rowSpan=4 width="1%"> </TD><TD class=wintiny noWrap align=right>19901.1 </TD></TR><TR><TD height=8></TD></TR><TR><TD class=msgtxt>What the fuck is this lim sia suay talking about "U Fighters"? Can someone pls enlighten WTF are "U Fighters"? What our "U fighter" best in the world? This bloody useless million dollar ministers is talking his cock again instead of coming up with real practical solution to help uemployed SINGAPOREANS. Can someone just pls tell that fucker to stop his stupid nonsense and get on with some real work for his million dollar salary? The more he opens his stupid fucking mouth, the more it makes my blood boil. KNNBPCB SIA SUAY LANG!
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Singapore must make structural changes to bring about recovery
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SINGAPORE: Singapore must go on the offensive to implement structural changes so as to bring about economic recovery, said National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) Secretary-General Lim Swee Say on Wednesday.
Wrapping up the labour movement's National Day celebrations, he said the tripartite partners have done well under Phase 1 of the recovery campaign. But there is still more work to be done.
Staff of the labour movement have earned a new accolade from their chief for helping to upturn the downturn - they are called "U" fighters.
"Our 'U' fighters in Singapore are really among the best if not the best in the world because many of the things we are able to think of in Singapore, we are able to get it done," said Mr Lim.
"It is too early to declare success because anything can happen in the fourth quarter, but at least we have done well."
Among those at the frontline are industrial relations officers.
Samantha Lim, industrial relations officer, NTUC, said: "Perseverance – just keep on hanging there to talk to these people and never stop trying because every employer is different, so you have to try different kinds of methods and speak to them."
Another industrial relations officer, Kevin Ong, said: "We need to have open communications with the management and be upfront with them on what we need and what is good for our members. At the same time, if they are forthcoming with their difficulties, it will help us manage the situation better."
With the battle far from over, the labour chief pointed out that sustainable economic recovery requires structural change in various economies.
"While the rest of the world is talking about how the property market is back, the stock market is back, consumer confidence is back... here in Singapore, we are fully aware that this world is not going to get out of this global recession in a sustainable manner unless the individual economies – collectively as a global economy – make the structural change," said Mr Lim.
Helping companies slow down the pace of retrenchment is just one aspect of work which the labour movement and its staff do.
The NTUC chief said in the next phase of upturning the downturn, the NTUC will be working closely with companies to enhance their productivity.
The movement will also work to upgrade the skills of workers so that they can better respond to changing economic conditions.
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http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1000993/1/.html
Singapore must make structural changes to bring about recovery
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SINGAPORE: Singapore must go on the offensive to implement structural changes so as to bring about economic recovery, said National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) Secretary-General Lim Swee Say on Wednesday. Wrapping up the labour movement's National Day celebrations, he said the tripartite partners have done well under Phase 1 of the recovery campaign. But there is still more work to be done.
Staff of the labour movement have earned a new accolade from their chief for helping to upturn the downturn - they are called "U" fighters.
"Our 'U' fighters in Singapore are really among the best if not the best in the world because many of the things we are able to think of in Singapore, we are able to get it done," said Mr Lim.
"It is too early to declare success because anything can happen in the fourth quarter, but at least we have done well."
Among those at the frontline are industrial relations officers.
Samantha Lim, industrial relations officer, NTUC, said: "Perseverance – just keep on hanging there to talk to these people and never stop trying because every employer is different, so you have to try different kinds of methods and speak to them."
Another industrial relations officer, Kevin Ong, said: "We need to have open communications with the management and be upfront with them on what we need and what is good for our members. At the same time, if they are forthcoming with their difficulties, it will help us manage the situation better."
With the battle far from over, the labour chief pointed out that sustainable economic recovery requires structural change in various economies.
"While the rest of the world is talking about how the property market is back, the stock market is back, consumer confidence is back... here in Singapore, we are fully aware that this world is not going to get out of this global recession in a sustainable manner unless the individual economies – collectively as a global economy – make the structural change," said Mr Lim.
Helping companies slow down the pace of retrenchment is just one aspect of work which the labour movement and its staff do.
The NTUC chief said in the next phase of upturning the downturn, the NTUC will be working closely with companies to enhance their productivity.
The movement will also work to upgrade the skills of workers so that they can better respond to changing economic conditions.
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