Sanjeev Tiwari sworn in as Labour Nominated MP to champion workers' rights

NTUC Central Committee Member Sanjeev Tiwari took his seat as a Labour Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) on 12 January 2026.

Mr Tiwari, who is also the Amalgamated Union of Public Employees (AUPE) general secretary, was sworn into the House along with eight other NMPs at the first sitting of the 15^th Parliament of Singapore.

The new NMPs will serve their term for two-and-a-half years with effect from 8 January 2026.

After they were sworn in, Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng greeted the new members, saying: “I welcome the nominated members and look forward to their participation in the proceedings of this house.”

A voice for fair work and inclusive growth

Since he joined the Labour Movement in 2007, Mr Tiwari has been an active advocate for workers, contributing across engagement, policy discussions, and ground-level initiatives.

He has worked closely with fellow union leaders and tripartite partners to surface workers’ concerns, particularly around fair employment practices, skills development, and job resilience.

Mr Tiwari joined the NTUC Central Committee in 2019, and he has also been serving on the National Wages Council (NWC) as a member since 2021.

Known for his consultative approach, he has participated in dialogues and platforms, helping to translate lived experiences into constructive policy conversations.

In a recent interview with NTUC, he shared that some of the concerns he hopes to address in Parliament include transformation and cost of living.

“I think that skills upgrading, being relevant for that change, is one area we need to work with our companies to make sure that our workers are ready for the future to be able to embrace this whole new technological shift … The second point is the cost of living and how we can actually help our workers. [I hope to] be able to support our workers manage and stretch their dollar, especially in this environment of rising costs,” he said.

Former and Current NMPs from the Labour Movement [as of 12 January 2026].

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