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NTUC

Ng Chee Meng to ask Parliament to affirm no ‘jobless growth’ amid AI; MPs query bullying review

Six Bills are also on the agenda including laws providing for the merger of two government agencies responsible for skills development.
Six Bills are also on the agenda including laws providing for the merger of two government agencies responsible for skills development.

NTUC to commit $37 million to help workers in 2026

NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng speaking at the May Day Rally at Downtown East on May 1.
NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng speaking at the May Day Rally at Downtown East on May 1.

Govt can’t protect every job in AI shift, but will protect every worker: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking at the May Day Rally on May 1.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking at the May Day Rally on May 1.

S’pore must brace itself for difficult times ahead, but Govt will do more to help if needed: PM Wong

Singapore is better prepared for crisis and in a much stronger position today, said PM Wong at the May Day Rally on May 1.
Singapore is better prepared for crisis and in a much stronger position today, said PM Wong at the May Day Rally on May 1.

Watch: PM Lawrence Wong’s May Day Rally speech

Singapore must equip workers for AI-driven future: MOM, NTUC and SNEF

Manpower Minister Tan See Leng highlighted improvements in workers’ livelihoods, as real incomes for the median worker grew by 1.6 per cent per year over the past five years
Manpower Minister Tan See Leng highlighted improvements in workers’ livelihoods, as real incomes for the median worker grew by 1.6 per cent per year over the past five years

Up to $500 in subsidies for AI tools yearly for NTUC members

There are 21 AI tools eligible for subsidies under this programme, including ChatGPT, Claude, Github Copilot and Midjourney.
There are 21 AI tools eligible for subsidies under this programme, including ChatGPT, Claude, Github Copilot and Midjourney.

New tripartite council to help workers keep jobs, companies transform amid AI disruption

CMG20260429-KwongKC02 /邝启聪/郑智浩/NTUC, MOM, SNEF to Address AI's Impact on Workers, Jobs and Business / New Tripartite Jobs Council to help workers upskill, support business transformation, and redesign jobs amid AI disruption /L to R/ Ng Chee Meng, Secretary-General, NTUC , Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower, Tan Hee Teck, President, SNEF/NTUC HQ【embargoed 30/4, 6pm】
CMG20260429-KwongKC02 /邝启聪/郑智浩/NTUC, MOM, SNEF to Address AI's Impact on Workers, Jobs and Business / New Tripartite Jobs Council to help workers upskill, support business transformation, and redesign jobs amid AI disruption /L to R/ Ng Chee Meng, Secretary-General, NTUC , Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower, Tan Hee Teck, President, SNEF/NTUC HQ【embargoed 30/4, 6pm】

50% discounts on selected essentials at FairPrice for NTUC and Link members as part of May Day deals

FairPrice Group is offering weekly discounts on essential items as part of efforts to keep daily necessities affordable and accessible for Singaporeans.
FairPrice Group is offering weekly discounts on essential items as part of efforts to keep daily necessities affordable and accessible for Singaporeans.

FairPrice expands price freeze to cover more than 300 staple products, up from 100

Prices for these products will be locked until May 31, said the firm in a statement on April 23.
Prices for these products will be locked until May 31, said the firm in a statement on April 23.

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