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When jobs are insecure, worker benefits have to become stronger

As the nature of work changes, Singapore’s system of social protections should be tweaked to encourage employer CPF contributions, cushion workers from volatility and support a start-stop rhythm

There was the expected promise to uphold tripartism, which was rightly touted as a “secret recipe” in Singapore’s success.

There is much to be proud of in Singapore’s tripartite model, which has delivered political stability and economic dynamism.

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Chua Mui Hoong

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Issues around labour policies have been top of the mind this week, following events over the May 1 weekend.

There was the usual

high-profile May Day Rally

attended by over 1,400 workers, unionists and tripartite partners, with Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong giving the keynote address instead of the Prime Minister – a sure sign of political succession in the making.

When jobs are insecure, worker benefits have to become stronger

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