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HSEU calls for sustained wage growth following 7% pay rise announcement for community care workers

The Healthcare Services Employees' Union has urged continued wage growth across the sector after Health Minister Ong Ye Kung announced 7 per cent salary increases for 23,000 community care workers.

5 Lunar New Year food deals for NTUC members in Singapore

Looking for last-minute Chinese New Year food deals in Singapore? Your NTUC membership offers exclusive promotions to help you save on bak kwa, yu sheng and other festive essentials.

Last minute Lunar New Year shopping? FairPrice stores will stay open throughout the festivities

Selected FairPrice outlets will be open on Chinese New Year eve and day one, with some operating 24/7, ensuring extended hours for festive shoppers.

Lunar New Year shoppers get relief as FairPrice freezes fresh food prices

Prices of chilled pork, seafood and vegetables will be held steady at all FairPrice supermarkets islandwide throughout the Chinese New Year period, as the retailer seeks to keep festive meals affordable.

NTUC boosts support for caregivers and lower-income members in 2026

NTUC will raise income eligibility and expand caregiving assistance to help more union members cope with rising living costs.

NTUC-U Care Fund provided $5.5 million in assistance to over 47,000 beneficiaries in 2025

One hundred lower-income families celebrated at Gardens by the Bay on Saturday as the milestone figure was announced at a special event.

Lim Boon Heng: A steady hand for workers, a quiet architect of trust

Mr Lim’s stewardship of the Labour Movement helped reshape industrial relations, build enduring social enterprises and strengthen governance for generations of workers.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and NTUC thank SMRT public transport workers at Lunar New Year Visit

On the morning of Lunar New Year’s Eve, PM Wong, NTUC leaders, and union representatives visited SMRT Bishan Depot to show appreciation for train captains, engineers, and station staff who keep Singapore moving.

On track through the festivities: The SMRT workers who choose duty over celebration

Behind Singapore’s world-class rail network are thousands of essential workers who keep trains running through every public holiday — here are three of them.

Nominated MP: Special Select Committee chooses NTUC unionist Sanjeev Kumar Tiwari as the workers’ voice

NTUC nominated the Amalgamated Union of Public Employees general secretary to strengthen workers’ representation in Singapore’s 15th Parliament.

Beyond a buzzword: How collaborative tripartism holds Singapore together

It’s easy to dismiss tripartism as political marketing. But it’s the reason Singapore adapts instead of collapses, moving forward through every disruption.

DPM Gan Kim Yong: Government is committed to strengthening tripartite relationship with NTUC as Singapore becomes AI ready

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong underscores the Government’s partnership with the Labour Movement at the NTUC Ordinary Delegates Conference 2025.

Singapore public holidays 2026: Plan your leave, know your rights

Singapore’s 2026 public holiday calendar offers six built-in long weekends and fresh opportunities to stretch your annual leave further, but knowing your entitlements matters just as much as planning your getaway.

5 NTUC Member holiday deals for family bonding in Singapore

Make the most of your leave with these NTUC member holiday deals for family bonding in Singapore—from My Little Pony adventures to escape rooms and festive workshops.

The December reset: Why burnt-out Singapore workers can’t afford to skip this break

With 61 per cent of workers reporting burnout and $15.7 billion lost to mental health challenges annually, this December isn’t just another holiday—it’s a critical window to reset your mental wellbeing before 2026 begins. We share four practical ways to beat burnout this year-end period, from creating clean breaks from work to rebuilding your physical and mental resilience.

More than building homes: How HDB and its union are doing their part to build a caring community

HDB and the HDB Staff Union’s inaugural blood donation drive shows that strong labour-management ties can do more than improve workplaces—they can save lives.

From grief to growth: A widow’s journey to colour her children’s future

When Nurraishah Mahzan lost her husband, the world turned grey – until the Bright Horizons Fund helped her see that hope, like art, can bloom even in the darkest moments.

Challenges faced by caregivers in Singapore and how NTUC provides support

As Singapore’s population ages, caregivers are under increasing pressure to balance family duties, employment and personal well-being. Here are some of the most common caregiving challenges and how NTUC is stepping up with targeted financial aid, care services and support programmes to uplift those who care for others.

Ministry of Manpower COS 2026: The Ministry outlines various measures to help Singaporeans build good careers, promote inclusive workplaces

NTUC Members of Parliament spoke up on various measures announced during the Ministry of Manpower’s Committee of Supply Debate to help workers have good careers and better workplaces.

I tested the NTUC AI Career Coach — does it work to find a job?

Can an AI platform really help mid-career jobseekers navigate career transitions? I tried the new AI tool by NTUC to see how well it delivers on job matching, resume building and interview practice.

NTUC launches AI-Ready SG initiative to help workers thrive in an AI economy

NTUC AI-Ready SG’s suite of programmes includes a first-of-its-kind funding scheme to subsidise AI tools for workers, as well as training pathways and playbooks to plan their AI upskilling journey.

Singapore Budget 2026: New and enhanced work initiatives and schemes to support workers

A bold Singapore Budget with AI-driven plans aims to help workers thrive in an AI-driven world and navigate the challenges of global uncertainty.

Budget 2026: NTUC calls for earlier retrenchment notices and stronger support for PMEs amidst AI disruption

As artificial intelligence reshapes workplaces, the Labour Movement is urging stronger job security and transition support for PMEs, including advance retrenchment notifications and enhanced jobseeker assistance.

Inaugural WSQ sustainability course aims to equip healthcare workers with practical green skills

Healthcare Services Employees’ Union and Centre for Healthcare Innovation launch a new WSQ-accredited programme to help healthcare professionals apply practical sustainability actions in their day-to-day work.

Eligible civil servants to receive salary adjustments of between 2% and 9% from August 2026

Public Service Division says pay move will keep wages in step with market rates; AUPE welcomes adjustments after consultations.

Singapore civil servants to receive 1.3 months year-end bonus – highest payout in recent years

NTUC welcomes Government’s recognition of public officers’ contributions, after securing significant Annual Variable Component through negotiations with the Public Service Division.

NTUC backs 5.5% to 7.5% pay rise for lower-wage workers under new NWC Guidelines

NTUC has backed the move, urging employers to adopt fair, sustainable wage practices, share productivity gains, and invest in skills and business transformation to uplift all workers.

Financial freedom by 50: Gen Z fantasy or achievable goal?

Early retirement is a top ambition among many Gen Zs in Asia. A financial expert who works with NTUC Youth shares how disciplined saving and smart investing could help young adults hit the $1 million mark by age 50.

Singapore civil servants to receive 0.4-month mid-year bonus in 2025

Junior grade officers will also get an additional one-time payment of up to $400.

Nominal and real wages grew in 2024, but are expected to taper in 2025

Real wages in Singapore rose by 3.2 per cent in 2024, driven by nominal wage growth, fewer wage cuts, and continued efforts to support lower-income workers.

Budget Debate 2026: Labour MPs call for AI-ready pathways, stronger job transition support and inclusive workplaces

NTUC MPs raise priorities to help workers, from AI disruption and job security to wage growth, caregiving pressures and more inclusive workplaces.

Bus captains, technicians voice hopes and fears over autonomous vehicle rollout at NTUC- and NTWU-led talks

Bus captains and technicians shared mixed views on autonomous vehicles at NTUC and NTWU’s first focus group discussion, as unions, operators and government agencies gathered to address concerns over job security, skills upgrading and career progression ahead of planned AV bus trials in mid-2026.

ESR committee aims to secure good jobs for Singaporeans amidst AI and global disruptions, say NTUC's Desmond Choo and MSF's Goh Pei Ming

Minister of State Goh Pei Ming and NTUC Deputy Secretary-General Desmond Choo said the Economic Strategic Review will prioritise good jobs, early retrenchment support and skills upgrading to help workers adapt to economic restructuring.

Inside NTUC’s e2i: Career transition support for retrenched workers in Singapore

Amidst rising retrenchments, NTUC is increasing its help, which includes voicing concerns in Parliament and NTUC’s e2i (Employment and Employability Institute) services, such as career coaching and curated job fairs for career transition support.

Land Transport Bill: Labour MPs flag risks to workers' livelihoods if not carefully implemented

NTUC Labour MPs highlighted how the proposed changes could affect platform workers, vulnerable PMA users and those who rely on Singapore’s roads for their livelihoods.

Patrick Tay urges Government action on companies paying lower retrenchment benefits than tripartite guidelines

Senior Minister of State for Manpower Koh Poh Koon says the Ministry of Manpower will continue engaging companies and encourages unions to do the same to ensure fair retrenchment practices.

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