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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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