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AI transition must safeguard and empower workers, support firms: Ng Chee Meng 

AI can raise productivity, unlock new possibilities and strengthen country’s competitiveness if used well, says labour chief

NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng, speaking at the  May Day Rally on May 1, said: “The world around us has shifted and has become more unstable than ever – and our workers, blue and white collars, are feeling it.”

May Day Rally: NTUC to commit S$37 million in 2026 to help workers with everyday needs

The amount will go to funds for childcare and eldercare support, among others, says labour chief Ng Chee Meng

From left: NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng, Manpower Minister Tan See Leng and SNEF president Tan Hee Teck at a media briefing on the formation of the Tripartite Jobs Council.

Singapore forms Tripartite Jobs Council to help workers and businesses navigate AI disruption

It will coordinate upskilling efforts, enterprise AI adoption and transition support across worker segments

Those aged below 30 account for the largest share of overqualification.

More workers in Singapore opt for jobs for which they are overqualified: MOM, NTUC studies

Workers take up jobs that do not fully use their qualifications for reasons such as stability, flexible hours

NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng with children and seniors participating in one of the intergenerational activities supported by the NTUC Community Fund.
TAKING HEART

NTUC launches fund with S$500 million target to support seniors, children

It brings together two existing charities: Bright Horizons Fund by NTUC First Campus and Health for Life Fund

Under current MOM rules, employers with at least 10 employees must notify the ministry within five days after retrenching workers.

NTUC, employers split on retrenchment notice lead time; workers say timely support matters more

The ministry is conducting a comprehensive review of the Employment Act and will provide updates in due course

Labour chief Ng Chee Meng renews calls for advance retrenchment notifications.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

Budget 2026: Raise jobseeker support scheme’s S$5,000 income cap to cover more retrenched PMEs, says NTUC chief

Income cap can be pegged to PMET median monthly income, which was around S$7,600 in 2025: Ng Chee Meng

NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng says the Al-Ready SG initiative reflects its focus on supporting workers and addressing job security concerns arising from the rapid adoption of Al.

NTUC launches AI-Ready SG initiative with tool subsidies, training pathways for workers

Labour movement expects to roll out partial funding for eligible artificial intelligence tools within the first half of the year for union members

Managing partner of SIN Assurance PAC Dax Teo (left) with NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng. Ng says feedback from the ground shows growing anxiety among PMEs over skills relevance and job security.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

Over half of PMEs feel the need to upskill amid AI disruptions: NTUC survey

The labour movement will push for enhanced support measures as workers express anxiety and concerns

NTUC says that since LAP's launch in 2023, it has been receiving more requests from union leaders and members for legal support in areas beyond the original scope.

NTUC to help members in enforcing judgments and orders with expanded legal panel

It is widening its Legal Assistance Panel to also support members in filing a magistrate’s complaint, among others