1. COUNTRY REPORT ON MIGRANT WORKERS IN SINGAPORE 21 August 2007 By Rasabalan & Jennie

2. Brief Total Population: 4,484,000 Employment: 2,495,900 (local:1,739,600; Foreign: 756,300) 17.5% union members are foreign Local and foreign members enjoy the same union protections, services and union benefits. Opportunity to upgrade their skills and improve their career prospects

3. The government policies regarding migrants Rights of migrant workers under labour law-Strict regulations/policies legislations, regulations and an administrative system Statutory protections in Singapore ensure health, safety, accommodation, and remuneration Occupational Safety and Health Act Workmen’s Compensation Act

4. The government policies regarding migrants Mandatory full-day construction safety orientation course Foreign workers levy and dependency ratio system Amendments to the Work Permit Conditions

5. Undocumented migrant workers severe penalties on employers as well as non documented migrant workers under the Employment of Foreign Workers Act to safeguard against exploitation by unscrupulous employment agencies or employers

6. Foreign Domestic Workers Protection against abuse Assistance in employment disputes Orientation on arrival to working life in Singapore Education of employers Safety awareness and well-being management for FDW Mandatory accreditation for employment agencies placing FDWs Improving quality of FDWs Outreach and education

7. What assistance do we expect from ILO Training and information sharing

8. What specific actions have the union taken Recreational/social welfare activities The NTUC Migrant Workers Forum Model workers Award 2007 subsidise training (NTUC Education Trust Fund) Workplace Safety and Health Reaching out…