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Your household just got $500 – here’s how to make it count

Brought forward seven months due to global cost pressures, the latest CDC vouchers are claimable from 11 June 2026. If you are the one who manages the family finances, here is everything you need to know.

June School Holidays 2026: Affordable family activities and NTUC member deals in Singapore

Make the most of the June school holidays with exclusive NTUC savings on family attractions, outdoor learning camps and curated lifestyle experiences for all ages.

FairPrice Group freezes prices of over 500 daily essentials to ease rising cost of living

From rice and cooking oil to eggs, meat and detergents, FairPrice Group will freeze prices on over 500 essentials till end-August 2026.

NTUC May Day Deals 2026: Save up to 50% on groceries, food and dining in Singapore

This May, NTUC and Link members can enjoy deals and discounts on groceries and daily beverages with FairPrice Group.

HSEU expands reach with Ren Ci Hospital and GP+ agreements to boost worker protection and skills

The Healthcare Services Employees’ Union will represent 1,000 workers at Ren Ci Hospital and support doctors through a partnership with GP+ Co-operative Limited, as concerns grow over job disruption and skills obsolescence.

Widening the circle of care: More support for more NTUC members in 2026

By raising the income eligibility for selected schemes and expanding support for students and caregivers, these enhancements help more families manage living costs and achieve financial resilience.

In conversation with Dr Vivian Balakrishnan

The Singapore Foreign Minister reflects on a quarter-century working alongside the Labour Movement.

NTUC confers Medal of Honour on Dr Vivian Balakrishnan at May Day Awards 2026

Foreign Affairs Minister honoured for over two decades of partnering with unions and supporting workers.

May Day Awards 2026: Record 188 honoured for caring for workers and supporting their progress

Workers, union leaders, tripartite partners and organisations will be celebrated at the NTUC May Day Awards 2026, as NTUC marks 65 years of championing workers’ interests.

Remembering Ong Ah Heng: A brother-in-arms, fearless union leader and worker champion

Veteran NTUC union leader and Labour MP Ong Ah Heng, who passed away on 5 May 2026, dedicated his career to improving the lives of transport workers, lower-wage workers and senior care.

May Day Rally 2026: PM Lawrence Wong says Company Training Committees’ success led to the formation of the Tripartite Jobs Council

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong reaffirms the Government’s close partnership with NTUC and employers to protect every worker through the next wave of global volatility and AI-driven change.

May Day Rally 2026: Stronger tripartite collaboration key as Singapore tackles global instability and rising cost pressures

NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng calls for deeper coordination between Government, employers and unions to help workers and businesses navigate economic uncertainty, AI disruption and cost-of-living pressures.

NTUC launches new fund in Singapore to support children and seniors in need

The new NTUC Community Fund aims to reach $500 million in the next five years and expand support for 13,000 lower-income children and seniors in Singapore.

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.

NTUC partners Alibaba Cloud and ST Telemedia to bring AI skills to 1,000 enterprises and workers

An initiative announced at Alibaba Cloud’s inaugural international Qwen Conference will give workers, small businesses and students structured access to generative and agentic AI tools from June 2026.

NTUC opens new e2i Career Centre at AMK Hub; launches AI skills workshops for workers

The new e2i Career Centre and AI-Ready SG: Skills Lab aim to improve access to career services and help workers build AI skills for an evolving job market.

NTUC and CAAS launch new initiatives to support young Singaporeans entering aviation

The NTUC Aerospace and Aviation Cluster Youth Chapter and a $2.6 million mentorship programme aim to strengthen career support, build community, and grow Singapore’s aviation workforce.

AI, robots and reskilling: How ST Logistics is preparing workers for the future

A warehouse transformation backed by NTUC’s Company Training Committee Grant is redesigning jobs at ST Logistics – and its workers are learning to embrace the change.

First Job Interview Tips: What to wear, say and do, according to a career coach

NTUC e2i (Employment and Employability Institute) career coach Priscilla Tan answers your burning questions about how best to present yourself at the first job interview to make a good impression.

NTUC backs ESR recommendations to create better jobs and stronger career support in Singapore

It also calls for Singapore’s next phase of growth to deliver better jobs, stronger career pathways and greater support for workers navigating AI-driven transformation and economic restructuring.

Bus captain starting salaries rise by $450 from 2027 in a push to attract locals

NTWU, public transport operators and the Government have agreed on wider enhancements, including a one-time salary adjustment for existing bus captains.

Real wages rose faster in 2025 even as pay increases slowed, MOM report shows

Workers’ purchasing power improved last year as lower inflation meant take-home pay went further, according to the Ministry of Manpower’s latest wage practices report.

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.

More than just a workplace: How the union became a lifeline for the Hotel Miramar Family

For Hotel Miramar workers, the hotel's closure marked the end of a chapter. But through retrenchment, retirement, and career transitions, the support of the Food, Drink and Allied Workers Union ensured they did not face uncertainty alone.

We had no warning: Twelve Cupcakes workers recall shock closure that took away their livelihood

Former Twelve Cupcakes employees recount sudden closure in October 2025, and how the Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union stepped in to help them recover.

No worker left behind in AI transition, NTUC tells ILO conference

NTUC President takes the case for social dialogue and stronger worker protections to Geneva as the International Labour Organization debates the future of work.

NDCA members to get 30-minute free parking at 12 Capitaland malls from 1 July 2026

National Delivery Champion Association partnered with CapitaLand to address members’ longstanding struggles with completing orders in malls within the typical 10-minute grace period.

Facing retrenchment in Singapore? Here’s how the NTUC union membership and collective agreements can protect you

As an NTUC union member, you can receive retrenchment payouts and other salary-related support. Here’s what you need to know.

Gardenia retrenchment to affect 141 workers as production moves to Malaysia

FDAWU and NTUC step in with job support, training and retrenchment assistance for affected employees.

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