NTUC

NTUC’s Deputy Secretary-General Desmond Tan on jobs, AI and layoffs

2026-08-05T21:00:00.000Z
From left: HR practitioner Rachel Foo, NTUC assistant secretary-general Patrick Tay, HR practitioner Tan Ai Sim and co-author Adrian Choo at the launch of the second edition of “Responsible Retrenchment” .

Don’t let the CFO take over retrenchments, urges HR expert

2026-07-31T03:30:50.000Z
Ng Chee Meng has introduced a parliamentary motion that aims to set a clear agenda for AI adoption in Singapore.

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

2026-05-05T13:05:44.000Z
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

2026-05-01T02:12:50.000Z
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

2026-04-30T09:00:00.000Z
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

2026-04-14T09:00:00.000Z
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

2026-04-09T09:10:04.000Z
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

2026-03-15T23:33:13.000Z
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

2026-02-25T04:32:10.000Z
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

2026-02-13T04:00:00.000Z