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https://bit.ly/3T1JeTr Are you thinking of a reason to transform your business? Reach out to us and we'll give you 7 instead, as found in the Harvard Business Review Analytics Services briefing paper titled “Training Workers for the Future Through Tripartite Partnerships”.

The paper showcases how our Company Training Committee (CTC) initiative has helped nearly 2,000 companies transform the way they work, improving their productivity and profitability.

To read the full paper, visit https://www.ntuc.org.sg/uportal/resource-hub/all-reports/training-workers-for-the-future-through-tripartite-partnerships

NTUC and its platform worker associations are here for you!

Our new NTUC Care Fund (Work Injury Relief) short-term aid provides $250 NTUC FairPrice vouchers within 3 days to eligible freelance point-to-point and delivery workers who encounter injuries while in the course of work.

Apply through your association representatives from 15 January 2024.

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https://bit.ly/3T1JeTr Still deliberating whether or not to transform your business? We give you seven reasons to do so with our Company Training Committee (CTC) initiative - as found in the latest Harvard Business Review Analytics Service briefing paper.

You can read the full briefing paper here: https://www.ntuc.org.sg/uportal/resource-hub/all-reports/training-workers-for-the-future-through-tripartite-partnerships

Future-proof Your Business and Workforce 7 reasons why Company Training Committees (CTC) can help transform your business – as found in a Harvard Business Review briefing paper.

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Despite a dip in overall employment in 2023 amidst weak economic environments, the Singapore Ministry of Manpower says Singapore’s labour market remained resilient.

The work of the tripartite partners to raise the employability of older workers and promote women’s return to the workforce has also helped Singapore consistently maintain its high ranking in the employment rate over the decade.

Overall employment dips, real incomes fall amidst high inflation in 2023 Singapore’s labour market remained resilient despite the weak economic environments, according to the Manpower Ministry’s advance release of the labour force report 2023.

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TADA Singapore, NPHVA and NDCA - National Delivery Champions Association have signed an agreement today ahead of an upcoming legislation for the formal recognition of platform workers through a platform worker representative body.

TADA collaborates with NTUC-affiliated associations to protect platform workers’ interests The collaboration comes ahead of an upcoming legislation for the formal recognition of platform workers through a platform worker representative body.

https://bit.ly/46P9fbX With Temasek Trust's expression of interest to acquire MoneyOwl, the financial advisory business will no longer be disabling its website and mobile application.

Temasek Trust expresses interest in acquiring MoneyOwl If successful, it will repurpose MoneyOwl’s services to meet the needs of community groups such as essential workers, gig workers, and youths.

⚠️It is easy to underestimate the importance of safety within the seemingly harmless work environments - accidents tend to happen when we least expect them.⚠️

Find out how to spot and report unsafe situations at https://bit.ly/3SIgsH2

Let's cultivate a culture of safe workplace practice, making room for fun and strong connections with our colleagues!

https://bit.ly/3MWQtrF Civil servants will receive 0.6 months Annual Variable Component (AVC) this year end, bringing the total AVC for 2023 for civil servants to 0.9 months.

Civil servants to receive 0.6-month year-end bonus Meanwhile, officers up to grade MX13(I) will also get additional lump sum of up to $800.

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Shoppers, enjoy more savings as Fairprice Group absorbs the upcoming 1% GST increase on 500 essential goods for the first six months of 2024.

The group is committed to making your daily essentials more affordable as costs rise.

FairPrice Group to absorb GST increase on 500 essential goods for first six months of 2024 The group will also extend existing Pioneer Generation, Merdeka Generation, and Community Health Assist Scheme Blue discount schemes from January to December 2024.

🎉✨ A heartfelt thank you to each and every individual who played a role in making the NTUC National Delegates' Conference 2023 a success!

From dynamic delegate interactions to thought-provoking discussions, every facet of the event underscored the profound work union leaders do on the ground. 🌟🔗

Today also marked the election of a new Central Committee poised and committed to guiding NTUC over the next four years!

Read more about the National Delegates’ Conference here:
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The results are in, and we’re thrilled to announce our newly elected NTUC Central Committee (CC)! 👏🏻✨

Gear up for bigger things as the NTUC CC pledges to be more relevant and representative of our workers and members to deliver better outcomes. 🤝💪

Embracing our refreshed Workers’ Compact, the new CC is committed to take action for you, with you. ☺️

Delegates elect a new NTUC Central Committee to steer the Labour Movement forward The new term will see a new President at the helm of NTUC.

https://bit.ly/3sRosuQ At this year’s National Delegates’ Conference, NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng commended union leaders for their contributions over the last four years, saying that the Labour Movement has accomplished much with their indomitable Dream, Dare, Do spirit.

🗳️ Elections are tmr! 🇸🇬 But hold on, we're not talking about the Singapore General Elections – it's the NTUC Central Committee (CC) elections! 🌟

The NTUC CC is the powerhouse behind the Labour Movement, shaping policies, and making decisions that empower our workers. 💪🏼

These elections only happen once every four years at our National Delegates' Conference (NDC). 🗓️ This is where our union family comes together to discuss strategies, programs, and initiatives that impact workers' lives and contribute to Singapore's progress. 🤝

Today and tomorrow, NTUC will shape a brighter future for every worker as we elect the new Central Committee! ✨

Read more about the National Delegates’ Conference here:
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Speaking at the opening ceremony of the NTUC National Delegates’ Conference on 22 November 2023, NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng lauded the Labour Movement’s accomplishments over the past four years, and encouraged the NTUC community to move forward with the Dare, Do, Take Action approach.

Read more about the National Delegates’ Conference here: https://bit.ly/3SSkIEf

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong was the guest-of-honour at the NTUC National Delegates’ Conference on 22 November. In his keynote address, he expressed his hope that the Labour Movement will continue to care for all the different worker segments and work with the Government and tripartite partners to support workers in more fragmented sectors.

Read more about the National Delegates’ Conference here:
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On Day 1 of NDC2023, PM Lee noted that NTUC’s success continues to depend on the quality of its leadership, and he urged delegates to vote wisely when they elect their new central committee members. Elections will take place on Day 2 of the NDC.

Read more about the National Delegates’ Conference here:
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In his opening speech at NDC2023, PM Lee talked about our unique model of tripartism and how through collaboration and compromise, industrial peace was fostered. He noted that unions always kept the bigger picture in mind and were careful not to upset the applecart by disrupting Singapore’s economic growth – even as they continued to fight for workers.

Read more about the National Delegates’ Conference here:
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We’re proud to share that we’re on track to achieve 1.5 million members by 2030!

By the end of 2023, we can expect to have 1.27 million members on board!

NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng announced this on the first day of the NTUC National Delegates’ Conference today.

He also outlined three new innovative strategies to chart NTUC’s way forward to help workers.

Watch this space for more updates on NTUC’s leadership tomorrow.

Ng Chee Meng: NTUC on track to reach 1.5 million members by 2030 The NTUC Secretary-General also outlined three broad strategies to continue helping workers.

https://bit.ly/3GbLCiQ While unions are still relevant today, the Labour Movement needs to reinvent itself to better represent the workers of tomorrow, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at this year’s National Delegates’ Conference.

PM Lee Hsien Loong: Unions remain vital to Singapore’s success Mr Lee believes the Labour Movement needs to also reinvent itself to keep its relevance with workers.

Feeling the anticipation as we prepare for the NTUC National Delegates' Conference (NDC) tomorrow - a significant event where NTUC recaps the work we've done in the last 4 years and discuss what we will do in the next 4!

Watch this space! 🌟

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Meet Vinodkumar Kanthammal, the epitome of a union leader!

When he’s not busy with work, the maintenance technician is on the forefront looking out for fellow workers and championing their welfare.

The Man on a Mission to Champion Lives and Livelihoods You could call Vinodkumar Kanthammal the poster boy for union leaders. When he is not busy maintaining vehicles that support defence aircraft, you can find him on the ground addressing fellow colleagues’ working woes, negotiating with management to improve their welfare, and recruiting new union m...

🤷‍♀️Ever wondered about the vital role unions play during tough times like retrenchment or termination? Don't just take our word for it – dive into this enlightening article shedding light on the invaluable support unions provide.

Read more: https://mothership.sg/2023/11/how-useful-is-union-in-singapore/

Curious to become a member? Sign up here: https://www.ntuc.org.sg/uportal/memberships/become-a-member

How useful is a union really, when your company retrenches you? An understated service.

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Hey tourism professionals, ready to ride the wellness and sustainable tourism boom in Singapore?

Dive into NTUC LearningHub's new game-changing courses to master the latest skills!

Employers, you can also ride the wave by elevating your business and workforce with a NTUC Company Training Committee.

NTUC LearningHub introduces new in-demand courses for tourism workers Employers can also form a Company Training Committee with NTUC to drive business and workforce transformation.

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At a Labour Movement event, new Ong Teng Cheong Labour Leadership Institute - OTCi Chairperson Josephine Teo shared that making tripartism more relevant to the younger generation is a key focus moving forward.

Tributes also flowed in for outgoing OTCi Chairman and Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

New OTCi Chairperson Josephine Teo: Doing more to enable younger union leaders to understand importance of tripartism Labour Movement also pays tribute to outgoing Ong Teng Cheong Labour Leadership Institute chairman Tharman Shanmugaratnam for helping union leaders and workers.

NTUC FairPrice is back and they are on a mission to collect your pre-loved MOE-approved textbooks and supplementary materials. 📖Maths, English…all subjects needed!

Simply drop them off at the info counter in any FairPrice store. Learn more about the donation drive here: https://go.fpg.sg/uDbhBd

Give your old books a new life and empower young minds.

https://bit.ly/3tZEbZ1 From money changer to support manager in an omnichannel F&B solutions company. Find out how Nawfel Maricar made the switch in less than 12 months - with a little help from Employment & Employability Institute, e2i.

Making the Switch: What it Takes to Restart Your Career Besides adopting the right mindset, this former business owner turned PME shares that getting the right support goes a long way.

🚀Want to transform your business and workforce, but don’t know where to start? Take a short quiz, discover your needs at: https://www.ntuc.org.sg/tpe and get help!

🌟NTUC’s Training and Placement Ecosystem (TPE) supports workers and companies in transformation, training and placement needs. From the formation of Company Training Committees (CTCs) to developing a customised Operation and Technology Roadmap (OTR), to the CTC Grant application for your transformation project, our TPE entities and Industry Training Officers (ITOs) will guide you through the journey.

💼Through NTUC TPE, companies can leverage our comprehensive resources and network to bring their goals into fruition! Workers have the opportunity to enhance their career prospects by tapping into career coaching and job matching services from NTUC'S e2i, Employment & Employability Institute and industry-recognised skills training programmes offered by NTUC LearningHub. Labour leaders can also strengthen their capability via labour leadership training at the Ong Teng Cheong Labour Leadership Institute (OTCi).

✉️Wait no further and contact NTUC Training and Placement Ecosystem (TPE) at https://www.ntuc.org.sg/tpe/contact-us today!

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With inflation continuing to be a big concern for workers, the NTUC U-Care Fund has doubled its efforts for lower-income union members and their families who need more help with daily expenses.

In 2023, the U Care Fund provided a helping hand to some 10,000 union members and their families.

It also raised $7.25 million, all dedicated to funding assistance programmes in 2024.

NTUC raises $7.25 million to help lower-income union members Some 10,000 union members and their families benefited from various help schemes.