Singapore celebrated May Day 2023 at Suntec City with its first full-scale gathering since 2019. Attended by 1,400 tripartite partners, including 13 SOS representatives the event was led by PM Lee Hsien Loong, DPM Lawrence Wong and NTUC SG Ng Chee Meng.
PM Lee expressed optimism for Singapore’s economic future amid global volatility, highlighting the need for industry transformation and skill professionalisation. DPM Wong addressed global challenges, emphasising the importance of reskilling and upskilling amid rapid technological changes, and reassured the affordability and accessibility of public housing.
SG Ng outlined strategies for worker support, including scaling up Company Training Committees (CTC), intensifying support for underserved worker segments, and fostering an innovation culture within NTUC. He spotlighted the #EveryWorkerMatters Conversations initiative, which engaged over 40,000 workers and addressed diverse concerns. He also cited NTUC’s accomplishments, including the Progressive Wage Model and advocacy for platform workers.
Looking ahead, SG Ng stressed NTUC’s commitment to meeting workers’ evolving needs and highlighted NTUC’s innovation journey since 2019. The event underscored the tripartite commitment to championing workers’ interests, ensuring a resilient and adaptable workforce for Singapore’s future.
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