Retrenched or wrongful dismissal - are unions doing enough to help?
About this episode
The episode discusses the effectiveness of unions in protecting workers' rights in Singapore, featuring insights from NTUC president K Thanaletchimi.
Losing your job, being denied benefits or facing an unfair appraisal can leave you wondering if a union is strong enough to fight for your rights. How much power do unions really have in Singapore today? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with NTUC president K Thanaletchimi about what happens behind closed doors during negotiations with employers and when a union membership makes a difference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Topics covered
- unions
- employment rights
- job loss
- negotiations
- Singapore
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