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Nearly 240 migrant workers left unpaid for up to two months in Singapore
The National Trades Union Congress is providing assistance to migrant workers affected by salary delays at two companies. The workers have reportedly gone without pay for as long as two months.
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Nearly 240 migrant workers have been left without pay for up to two months, according to the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC). The workers are employed by Process Maintenance Solutions and Jurong Technical & Construction, companies that have allegedly failed to meet wage obligations to their staff.
The NTUC has stepped in to provide assistance to the affected workers, many of whom rely on regular wages to support themselves and send remittances to families abroad. The extent of the salary delays and the reasons behind the non-payment remain unclear, though the matter has been flagged as a serious employment issue requiring intervention.
The situation highlights ongoing concerns about wage protection for migrant workers in Singapore's construction and maintenance sectors. The NTUC's involvement signals that formal support mechanisms are being activated to address the workers' immediate financial hardship.
It was not immediately clear what actions would be taken against the companies or what timeline might be established for back-pay recovery. The NTUC has not disclosed further details about the assistance being provided or the next steps in resolving the dispute.