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Worker welfare

‘Why wait for a bus that won’t come?’: India has more graduates than jobs

Ford Motor Co. employees work on the final assembly of vehicles at the Ford India Pvt. Maraimalai Nagar factory in Chengalpattu, India, on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Ford's Maraimalai Nagar plant near Chennai in the southern state of Tamil Nadu makes the Figo hatchback, the Fiesta sedan and Endeavour SUV models.
Ford Motor Co. employees work on the final assembly of vehicles at the Ford India Pvt. Maraimalai Nagar factory in Chengalpattu, India, on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Ford's Maraimalai Nagar plant near Chennai in the southern state of Tamil Nadu makes the Figo hatchback, the Fiesta sedan and Endeavour SUV models.

Caged lorry deck ban affects minority of firms, but raises costs; worker safety concerns persist

Workers aboard the lorry outside B4 Leakage Specialist in First Centre on March 20, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
Workers aboard the lorry outside B4 Leakage Specialist in First Centre on March 20, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Bridging the ‘grey area’: Malaysian workers who commute to Singapore welcome new insurance scheme

A Johor-based NGO said it recorded 54 deaths in 2025 from accidents involving Malaysian workers commuting to Singapore.
A Johor-based NGO said it recorded 54 deaths in 2025 from accidents involving Malaysian workers commuting to Singapore.

Ferrying workers in caged lorry decks to be banned from Jan 1, 2027

A worker sitting in a caged lorry on TPE on Feb 27, 2026.
A worker sitting in a caged lorry on TPE on Feb 27, 2026.

Texas Whataburger employees serve unruly, drunken customer a wicked whack-a-burger

Anthony William Newhuis, 41, was arrested on charges of assault and criminal mischief.
Anthony William Newhuis, 41, was arrested on charges of assault and criminal mischief.

Budget debate: MPs call for new industrial policy, structured transitions as AI reshapes jobs

NTUC deputy secretary-general Desmond Choo called for a new industrial policy for entry-level jobs, rather than trying to preserve routine work in the age of AI.
NTUC deputy secretary-general Desmond Choo called for a new industrial policy for entry-level jobs, rather than trying to preserve routine work in the age of AI.

MPs raise ideas to better protect workers, such as requiring advance notice of retrenchments

Workers could be better supported if employers give advance notice of retrenchments, MPs said.
Workers could be better supported if employers give advance notice of retrenchments, MPs said.

Mexico approves Bill cutting workweek to 40 hours by 2030

With more than 2,226 work hours per person per year, Mexico has the worst work-life balance in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
With more than 2,226 work hours per person per year, Mexico has the worst work-life balance in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Roll-out of Malaysian workers’ cross-border protection scheme by end of 2026: Minister

Hundreds of thousands of Malaysians cross international borders daily for work while supporting families in Malaysia, making it necessary for protection and responsibility to extend across borders.
Hundreds of thousands of Malaysians cross international borders daily for work while supporting families in Malaysia, making it necessary for protection and responsibility to extend across borders.

Malaysian cross-border workers welcome insurance scheme covering commute to Singapore

Cars, buses and motorcycles seen entering and leaving Johor from Singapore.
Cars, buses and motorcycles seen entering and leaving Johor from Singapore.

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