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NTUC calls for payouts for jobless PMEs beyond current grants

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Published Thu, Aug 26, 2021 · 09:50 PM

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    THE labour movement is calling for monetary support beyond current grants to be given to professionals, managers and executives (PMEs) who have lost their jobs.

    Patrick Tay, the assistant secretary-general of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), said on Thursday that PMEs are worried about job security, and require greater support in employment and training opportunities.

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