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

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

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In conversation with Dr Vivian Balakrishnan

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

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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.

NTUC scales Home Refresh initiative, uplifting living spaces for families in need

From cleaning to repairs and repainting, NTUC’s Home Refresh initiative is helping lower-income households create more conducive homes, with plans to reach even more families across Singapore.

FairPrice supermarkets in Singapore double CHAS discounts and freeze prices on 100 essentials

The FairPrice Group in Singapore is doubling CHAS discounts from 3 to 6 per cent and freezing prices on 100 essentials to help shoppers manage living costs.

Singapore to give $200 cash payout to platform workers as fuel prices rise amid the energy crisis

The $200 will be disbursed to platform workers from end-April 2026.

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.

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 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.

May Day Rally 2026: Labour Movement commits to standing by every worker in the AI era

NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng rallies union leaders and tripartite partners at the May Day celebrations, announcing a $37 million commitment to workers and their families and reaffirming the Labour Movement’s pledge to stand by every worker.

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.

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.

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.

Ng Chee Meng: Singapore must shape AI growth to protect jobs

Parliament adopts a motion on “AI Transition with No Jobless Growth”, with tripartite efforts focused on opportunities, skills, business transformation and stronger job displacement support.

In Parliament: Labour MPs share suggestions for new Skills and Workforce Development Agency to better support workers’ career journeys in AI age

One of the key recommendations by the Labour MPs urges the new SWDA to work closely with the NTUC-initiated Tripartite Jobs Council to strengthen worker outcomes.

Tripartite partners announce new jobs council to support workers and businesses in AI transition

Ahead of May Day, NTUC, the Government, and SNEF unveil the Tripartite Jobs Council (TJC) to help workers reskill, support businesses in AI adoption, and ensure fair, inclusive transitions in a rapidly evolving job landscape.

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.

Singapore civil servants to receive 0.4-month mid-year bonus in 2025

Junior grade officers will also get an additional one-time payment of up to $400.

Nominal and real wages grew in 2024, but are expected to taper in 2025

Real wages in Singapore rose by 3.2 per cent in 2024, driven by nominal wage growth, fewer wage cuts, and continued efforts to support lower-income workers.

Senior bus captains in Singapore get new career pathways to keep working beyond 60

As Singapore’s workforce ages, a pilot programme at Tower Transit Singapore is showing how job redesign can keep experienced workers contributing for longer.

Most overqualification in Singapore voluntary as workers prioritise flexibility, says MOM and NTUC study

NTUC calls for stronger support to help workers maximise their potential across different life stages.

FDAWU supports 25 workers as Yeo Hiap Seng announces retrenchment at Senoko facility

The union has secured stronger outcomes for union members while mobilising NTUC resources to help affected workers transition to new opportunities.

HSEU to work with NovaHealth in giving healthcare workers subsidised AI-enabled wellness support

HSEU members will have access to subsidised preventive wellness support, outreach programmes and future skills upgrading opportunities under a new partnership between HSEU, NovaHealth TCM Clinic and AiTreat.

NTUC steps into help Singapore ride-hail drivers and delivery riders squeezed by rising fuel prices

Since the Middle East conflict erupted, NTUC Platform Work Associations have collaborated with platform operators on various support measures, including rental rebates and fuel vouchers, with more efforts planned

MOM report flags surge in platform worker injuries; NTUC calls for urgent action

Delivery workers face fatal and major injury rates 4.5 times the national average, new workplace safety data shows.

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