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COUNTRY REPORT ON MIGRANT WORKERS IN SINGAPORE

COUNTRY REPORT ON MIGRANT WORKERS IN SINGAPORE. 21 August 2007 By Rasabalan & Jennie. Brief. Total Population: 4,484,000 Employment: 2,495,900 (local:1,739,600; Foreign: 756,300) 17.5% union members are foreign

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COUNTRY REPORT ON MIGRANT WORKERS IN SINGAPORE

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  1. COUNTRY REPORT ON MIGRANT WORKERS IN SINGAPORE 21 August 2007 By Rasabalan & Jennie

  2. Brief • Total Population: 4,484,000 • Employment: 2,495,900 (local:1,739,600; Foreign: 756,300) • 17.5% union members are foreign • Local and foreign members enjoy the same union protections, services and union benefits. • Opportunity to upgrade their skills and improve their career prospects

  3. The government policies regarding migrants Rights of migrant workers under labour law-Strict regulations/policies • legislations, regulations and an administrative systemStatutory • protections in Singapore ensure health, safety, accommodation, and remuneration • Occupational Safety and Health Act • Workmen’s Compensation Act

  4. The government policies regarding migrants • Mandatory full-day construction safety orientation course • Foreign workers levy and dependency ratio system • Amendments to the Work Permit Conditions

  5. Undocumented migrant workers • severe penalties on employers as well as non documented migrant workers under the Employment of Foreign Workers Act • to safeguard against exploitation by unscrupulous employment agencies or employers

  6. Foreign Domestic Workers • Protection against abuse • Assistance in employment disputes • Orientation on arrival to working life in Singapore • Education of employers • Safety awareness and well-being management for FDW • Mandatory accreditation for employment agencies placing FDWs • Improving quality of FDWs • Outreach and education

  7. What assistance do we expect from ILO Training and information sharing

  8. What specific actions have the union taken • Recreational/social welfare activities • The NTUC Migrant Workers Forum • Model workers Award 2007 • subsidise training (NTUC Education Trust Fund) • Workplace Safety and Health • Reaching out…

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