24 Jul Protect your work rights

Beyond the unpaid wages: What 400 migrant workers taught me

I arrived expecting confrontation. Instead, I met workers whose quiet resilience revealed the human cost of unpaid salaries, and why early support can make all the difference.
24 Jul Develop your career

NTUC partners Digital Defence Alliance to prepare 10,000 workers for AI and cybersecurity

A three-year partnership will equip PMEs, youth and women with digital and cybersecurity skills, while creating pathways into emerging technology roles and strengthening Singapore's digital resilience.
24 Jul Protect your work rights

Employment disputes filed at TADM rose in 2025, but over 90% of salary claims ended in recovery

The Ministry of Manpower said more workers lodged salary and wrongful dismissal claims last year, although most recovered unpaid wages through tripartite mediation or legal recourse.
22 Jul Develop your career

Synagie workers, PMEs to get AI skills boost under SISEU tie-up

Newly unionised digital commerce firm Synagie is upskilling staff as it launches an AI platform.
21 Jul Cost of living

$500 Child LifeSG credits: How working parents can claim, spend and stretch it

Child LifeSG credits give working parents a practical boost worth planning around – and they arrive alongside a wider net of support NTUC provides for families.
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21 Jul

$500 Child LifeSG credits: How working parents can claim, spend and stretch it

Child LifeSG credits give working parents a practical boost worth planning around – and they arrive alongside a wider net of support NTUC provides for families.
28 Jun

MWC provides over $2.4 million in financial support to migrant workers, launches digital literacy partnership

The Migrant Workers’ Centre has supported more than 10,000 migrant workers over the past year, including over 700 who received financial assistance.
11 Jun

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.
02 Jun

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.
29 May

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.
30 Apr

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. 
22 Jul

Cabinet reshuffle sees Ng Chee Meng appointed Minister in Prime Minister's Office

He will also continue to helm the Labour Movement as Secretary-General.
17 Jul

Eric Cheong, pioneer union leader who helped shape Singapore's Labour Movement, dies aged 96

Remembered for his integrity, quiet conviction and lifelong service, Eric Cheong devoted decades to improving workers' lives and strengthening the partnership between unions, employers and the Government. 
15 Jun

Alan Tan Hwa Soon: The pioneer union leader who shaped the modern workplace

Meet Alan Tan Hwa Soon, a Singaporean pioneer union leader who survived left-wing forces in the 1950s to pave the way for union-management collaboration, five-day work week and longer maternity leave.
13 May

In conversation with Dr Vivian Balakrishnan

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

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.
08 May

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.
09 Apr

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.
05 Jan

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.
17 Dec 2025

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.
02 Dec 2025

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.
14 Nov 2025

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.
10 Nov 2025

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.
24 Jul

NTUC partners Digital Defence Alliance to prepare 10,000 workers for AI and cybersecurity

A three-year partnership will equip PMEs, youth and women with digital and cybersecurity skills, while creating pathways into emerging technology roles and strengthening Singapore's digital resilience.
22 Jul

Synagie workers, PMEs to get AI skills boost under SISEU tie-up

Newly unionised digital commerce firm Synagie is upskilling staff as it launches an AI platform.
19 Jul

Outsourced Progressive Wage Model workers to get minimum 10 days of leave from 2029

PWM workers are currently entitled a minimum of seven annual leave days, under employment law.
17 Jul

HSEU and NTUC partners National Healthcare Group to shape healthcare jobs of the future

The Healthcare Services Employees’ Union brought valuable worker insights to spur workforce transformation, while NTUC supports innovative productivity projects through the Company Training Comittee.
15 Jul

Progressive Wage Model expands to pest management sector; more than 1,800 workers stand to benefit

The Progressive Wage Model for Pest Management will provide structured wage increases, skills training and clearer career pathways.
08 Jul

In Parliament: Government introduces new driver transition package to support Singapore's autonomous vehicle future

The package will equip point-to-point drivers with training, career support and new employment pathways.
23 Jun

Singapore civil servants to receive 0.45-month mid-year bonus in 2026

Officers in lower grades will also receive a one-off payment of between $250 and $400, on top of the mid-year Annual Variable Component (AVC).
03 Jun

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. 
28 May

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.
20 Feb

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.
24 Nov 2025

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.
11 Nov 2025

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.
24 Jul

Beyond the unpaid wages: What 400 migrant workers taught me

I arrived expecting confrontation. Instead, I met workers whose quiet resilience revealed the human cost of unpaid salaries, and why early support can make all the difference.
24 Jul

Employment disputes filed at TADM rose in 2025, but over 90% of salary claims ended in recovery

The Ministry of Manpower said more workers lodged salary and wrongful dismissal claims last year, although most recovered unpaid wages through tripartite mediation or legal recourse.
15 Jul

GovTech to cut 93 roles in restructuring exercise; AUSBE provides support for affected officers

The union said it was engaged early and is now working closely with GovTech to support affected officers.
01 Jul

Retrenched? Here’s what you need to know about your rights in Singapore

Knowing your rights can help you avoid being shortchanged on notice pay, final salary and retrenchment benefits. Here's what employers are required to do, when retrenchment benefits apply, and how NTUC union members can receive additional support during the transition. 
29 Jun

Redeployment or retrenchment: How to tell when restructuring crosses the line

We take a look at how to differentiate between genuine and disguised retrenchments, the red flags to watch out for, and what to do if you suspect you have been unfairly let go.
24 Jun

NTUC and MWC roll out financial aid and job support for migrant workers affected by alleged unpaid wages

MOM investigations into the alleged unpaid wages case involving KPA Engineering and SK Industries are ongoing.
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