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05-04-10

SPEECH BY MR HENG CHEE HOW, DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL, NATIONAL TRADES UNION CONGRESS, AT THE “WORKING BEYOND 62 – A SYMPOSIUM ON RE-EMPLOYMENT” HELD AT NTUC AUDITORIUM, ONE MARINA BOULEVARD, ON 5 APRIL 2010, MONDAY, 9.00 AM

Good morning. On this occasion, I wish to do three things. First, I will report the progress of the NTUC-driven re-employment efforts for the unionised sector and set the targets ahead.

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05-04-10 -
SPEECH BY MR HENG CHEE HOW, DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL, NATIONAL TRADES UNION CONGRESS, AT THE “WORKING BEYOND 62 – A SYMPOSIUM ON RE-EMPLOYMENT” HELD AT NTUC AUDITORIUM, ONE MARINA BOULEVARD, ON 5 APRIL 2010, MONDAY, 9.00 AM
 
Good morning. On this occasion, I wish to do three things. First, I will report the progress of the NTUC-driven re-employment efforts for the unionised sector and set the targets ahead.

07-03-10 - Speech by Mdm Halimah Yacob, NTUC Deputy Secretary General & Director, NTUC Women's Development Secretariat (WDS) at the International Women's Day Celebrations on 7 March 2010 at the West Coast Park
  First, let me wish all our sisters a Happy International Women’s Day. Every year, the NTUC Women’s Development Secretariat organizes the IWD to mark the significant contributions that women all over the world have made.

04-03-10 -
2010 COS – Prime Minister's Office – Re-employment of Older Workers in the Public Sector – Mdm Halimah Yacob, MP for Jurong GRC
 
The Re-employment legislation will be introduced in 2012 but the public sector had announced that it intends to put its own policy on re-employment much earlier in 2010.

04-03-10 -
2010 COS – Prime Minister’s Office – Productivity in the Public Sector – Mdm Halimah Yacob, MP for Jurong GRC, 4 March 2010
 
In order for us to achieve the target of 2 to 3 per cent growth in productivity, we need a strong and effective public service that is innovative, quick to respond and is not mired in red tapes, to partner the private sector and to carry out the various initiatives.

03-03-10 -
Budget Debate 2010 – 3 Mar 2010 Speech By Mdm Halimah Yacob, MP for Jurong GRC
 
For workers, budget 2010 is an important and transformational budget. For the first time, we have a Budget that boldly and clearly sets a goal of one third increase in real incomes in 10 years, if we are able to achieve a productivity growth of 2 to 3 per cent.

03-03-10 -
Debate on the Budget Statement 2010 by NMP Mr Terry Lee
 
Mr. Speaker Sir I thank the Minister for addressing our pressing need for training, in the budget. I am confident that unions will close ranks with Government, and urge workers to press towards our goal – to improve productivity.

02-03-09 - Set Target for Inclusive Growth - Budget Debate Speech by Mrs Josephine Teo
 
Sir, it is said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. In the long road ahead to transform our economy, we are now taking the first step.

28-12-09 - Speech by Mdm Halimah Yacob, NTUC Deputy Secretary General & Director, NTUC Women's Development Secretariat, at the NTUC WDS's "Little Ones@Work Gets Healthy" Inititive at UTAC at 9am 2 Ang Mo Kio Street 63, Ang Mo Kio Industry Park 3
  The NTUC Women’s Development Secretariat started the Little Ones @ Work or LO@W in December 2008.

02-12-09 - Speech by Ong Ye Kung, Assistant Secretary-General of National Trades Union Congress at the Launch of the Professional Chapter for Early Childhood Educators on 2 Dec 09, Wednesday, 7.00pm at DXO, Esplanade Mall
  The mission of the Labour Movement is to help working people earn a better living and live a better life. As an all inclusive Labour Movement, we extend our reach and support to workers of all Collars, Ages and Nationalities.

28-11-09 - Speech for Mr Lim Boon Heng, Minister, Prime Minister's office, at the Public Seminar on Ageing and Resilience, on 28 November 2009, Saturday, 2.00pm, Sheraton Towers Hotel
  I am pleased to join you today at the Public Seminar on “Ageing and Resilience”, and also the Handover Ceremony of Henderson Senior Citizens’ Home to NTUC Eldercare Co-operative Ltd.

22-11-09 - Opening speech by Acting Executive Secretary NTWU, Mr Ong Ye Kung at the Scholarships and Bursary Awards Presentation Ceremony, 22 November 2009 at NTUC Downtown East
  A special year – we are in the deepest recession since independence.

07-11-09 - Speech for Mr Lim Boon Heng, Minister, Prime Minister's office, at the Graduation Ceremony & Volunteers' Appreciation Lunch 2009, on 7 November 2009, Saturday, 1130am, at Ruby Suite, Orchid Country Club(1 Orchid Club Road)
  Today is a very special occasion for many of us as we gather here to celebrate the graduation of 29 individuals from a Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) training course.

28-10-09 - Launch of Work-Life publication “WORK! LIVE! PLAY!” – The Scandinavian and Singaporean Experiences on Enhancing Productivity through Work-Life Innovations
  I am pleased to extend a warm welcome to everyone to the launch of the NTUC Women’s Development Secretariat’s publication “Work!Live!Play! The Scandinavian and Singapore Experiences on Enhancing Productivity with Work-Life Innovations”.

13-10-09 - Opening address by NTUC President John De Payva at the NTUC Ordinary Delegates' Conference 2009 on 13 October 2009, at the Orchid Country Club
  When I opened the last National Delegates Conference in 2007, the mood was bullish.

09-09-09 - Opening remarks by Mdm Halimah Yacob , NTUC Deputy Secretary General & Director, NTUC Women's Development Secretariat at the launch of the publication "Going Solo - A Guide for Singale Mothers" 4.15 pm, 9 September 2009 at Room 801, One Marina Boulevard, NTUC
  I would like to welcome everyone to the launch of “Going Solo – A Guide for Single Mothers”.

21-08-09 - Speech by Madam Halimah Yacob, Executive Secretary of UWEEI & NTUC Deputy Secretary-General at the National Day Observance Ceremony organised by Panasonic Refrigeration Devices S'pore Pte Ltd on Friday, 21 August 2009 at 8.15 am at 1 Bedok South Road, Singapore 469267
  I am very happy to be here this morning to celebrate our National Day with Panasonic Refrigeration Devices Singapore (PRDS).

13-08-09 - Speech by Mr Zainudin Nordin, Mayor of Central Singapore CDC and MP Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC, at SMRT Buses- National Transport Workers' Union (NTWU) National Day Observance Ceremony, Ang Mo Kio Depot, Thursday, 13 August 2009, 3.00 pm
  I am very happy to see so many of you gathered here today to celebrate our nation’s 44th birthday amidst this uncertain economic downturn. While the latest economic and financial data from around the world seem to indicate much improvement in the global economy, we should all still remain cautious and be always prepared for the unknown. We believe that this economic volatility will continue for some time.

11-08-09 - Address by Mdm Halimah Yacob, Deputy Secretary-General, and Director, Legal Services Department, National Trades Union Congress, at the Law Awareness and U Seminar on "Understanding Your Employment Contract", held at the NTUC Auditorium, on 11 August 2009, at 4.00 pm
  This is the second in a three part series of collaboration between the NTUC and The Law Society of Singapore under our flagship programme called “Law Awareness and U”. We did one in February this year and the third seminar will be held on 23 September this year.

07-08-09 - Speech by Mr Seng Han Thong, Assistant Secretary-General of the National Trades Union Congress at NTUC Income National Day Observance Ceremony on 7 August 2009 at NTUC Income Centre Auditorium
  NTUC INCOME, the Same Same But Different Social Enterprise

06-08-09 - Speech by Mrs Josephine Teo, Assistant Secretary-General of National Trades Union Congress, Executive Secretary of Singapore Industrial & Services Employees’ Union (SISEU), and Member of Parliament of Bishan-Toa Payoh Group Representation Constituency at Tien Wah Press - SISEU National Day Observance Ceremony on 6 August 2009 at Tien Wah Press, Pandan Crescent
  Early last year, I had said that my wish for Budget 2008 was for government to re-look our foreign worker quota. I had argued that the ready supply of many foreign workers, willing to take on poorly-designed jobs with low-productivity, did not give employers sufficient incentive to improve standards, quality and productivity.

04-08-09 - Speech by Mr Lim Boon Heng, Minister in Prime Minister’s Office and Chairman, Metal Industries Workers Union (MIWU) Council of Advisors at MIWU 9th General Convention of Delegates on 4 August 2009, 2pm, at NTUC Centre, Auditorium
  We have experienced the most severe downturn in the global economy since the Great Depression.

03-08-09 - Speech by NTUC Deputy Secretary-General Heng Chee How on 3 August 2009, Monday, at the launch of the Community of Prepare Employeres (ASME & NTUC Collaboration) Cum National Day Observance Ceremony
  Singapore celebrates our 44th National Day this year. As a country, we have certainly come a long way. We have seen many big, fundamental changes take place within one lifetime.

20-02-08 - SPEECH BY MDM HALIMAH YACOB, NTUC DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL, AT THE LAUNCH OF NTUC WISE / “CELEBRATING WOMEN – CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES” ON WEDNESDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2008, 7PM AT THE NTUC AUDITORIUM, ONE MARINA BOULEVARD
  First, I would like to thank Mdm Foo-Yee Shoon, Minister of State for the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports for taking time off from her busy schedule to be with us today at this launch of NTUC WISE – NTUC Women Interactive Series. A warm welcome also to all of you present here today.

19-11-07 -

OPENING ADDRESS BY MR HENG CHEE HOW, DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL, NATIONAL TRADES UNION CONGRESS, AT THE SINGAPORE TRIPARTISM FORUM, HELD AT THE AMARA SANCTUARY RESORT SENTOSA, ON 19 NOVEMBER 2007, MONDAY, 9.00 AM

 

Since its inception in January this year, the Singapore Tripartism Forum has gained strength and traction.  Two well-attended national-level seminars have been held to discuss employment issues facing workers in general, and mature olders in particular.  The STF also held dialogues with various chambers of commerce to more directly explain and communicate the workings of Singapore’s tripartism model to CEOs and other key business decision-makers.


17-11-07 - SPEECH BY MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF HEALTH, MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR JALAN BESAR GRC AND DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL OF NTUC, MR HENG CHEE HOW AT THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE OUTREACH ROAD SHOW FOR LOW-WAGE CASUAL AND CONTRACT WORKERS AT THE WHAMPOA COMMUNITY CLUB ON 17 NOVEMBER 2007, SATURDAY, 9.30 AM
 

Singaporeans are living longer.  This means that we must help Singaporeans earn enough to provide decently for all their years.


 

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