SMRT drivers refused to start work
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Baby1M
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Re: SMRT drivers refused to start work
Solidgold;927425 said:
Well, then THEY can look into e mirror and say to themselves... why did I open my leg so big to wrong FT, now kana from FT left, right and center... soon by those we called Daft.iScoupe;927429 said:
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C3P0
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Re: SMRT drivers refused to start work
Govt's move to fund bus purchases sparks public concern - Channel NewsAsia
Haiz.....
kenntona;927342 said:
Red_Bean_Bun;927384 said:
Govt's move to fund bus purchases sparks public concern - Channel NewsAsia
Haiz.....
SapphireSpite
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Re: SMRT drivers refused to start work
Read this on twitter
On why it was not called a strike earlier, Tan Chuan-Jin said the law has to considered and it’s not just about “trivial labeling” #SMRT
Hahaha, well pray hard that smrt MRT drivers don't go on strike else I have to drive more often
Read this on twitter
On why it was not called a strike earlier, Tan Chuan-Jin said the law has to considered and it’s not just about “trivial labeling” #SMRT
Hahaha, well pray hard that smrt MRT drivers don't go on strike else I have to drive more often
Re: SMRT drivers refused to start work
here comes the army....
[h=1]Remarks by Acting Minister for Manpower Mr Tan Chuan-Jin on the Illegal Strike by SMRT Bus Drivers[/h][h=2][/h]
[SUP]1[/SUP] Under the First Schedule of the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act, Part III, on Illegal Strikes and Lock-Outs in Essential Services, the penalty for illegal strikes is a fine not exceeding $2,000, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or both. Persons who incite or give financial aid also face the same maximum penalty. Besides public transport services, civil defence services, fire services, port, dock and harbour services, health services and refuse and waste services are also considered essential services.
[SUP]2[/SUP] Under s 6(1) of the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act, no workman employed in water services, gas services or electricity services may go on strike, whether with or without notice.
here comes the army....
[h=1]Remarks by Acting Minister for Manpower Mr Tan Chuan-Jin on the Illegal Strike by SMRT Bus Drivers[/h][h=2][/h]
- We are gathered here today to update you on the illegal strike that has taken place in these last 2 days.
- Public transport services, like those provided by SMRT, are listed under “essential services” under the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act or CLTPA[SUP]1[/SUP]. Strikes are illegal for workers in essential services, unless they give the employer 14 days’ notice of the intent to go on strike and comply with requirements of the notice[SUP]2[/SUP].
- By taking matters into their own hands the drivers have clearly crossed the line. These workers have disrupted public transport services and Singapore’s industrial harmony. The Government views these disruptions very seriously. We have zero tolerance for such unlawful action because disrupted essential services not only affect the workers in the industry, but also affect the daily life of all in the community.
- The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) was informed this morning that over 60 SMRT bus drivers did not turn up for work today.
Action to be taken - Police are currently investigating this illegal strike. There are rules and laws to follow, and we will let the investigations run their course.
Grievances are no excuse for holding illegal strike - All workers, local or foreign, need to be treated fairly in accordance to Singapore’s laws. All workers also need to be treated fairly because that is what is expected of good leadership and management i.e. responsibilities of any good employer.
- MOM understands the bus drivers’ grievances. We expect SMRT to address the grievances raised. SMRT should also work with the union to resolve these issues.
- However, regardless of their grievances, what the workers have done is illegal. There are right ways and wrong ways to handle these concerns. There are due processes to be followed. Just as we expect employers to follow the law, employees should similarly do so.
- Taking the law into your own hands is wrong. This illegal strike is not acceptable and would be dealt with in accordance to the law.
[SUP]1[/SUP] Under the First Schedule of the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act, Part III, on Illegal Strikes and Lock-Outs in Essential Services, the penalty for illegal strikes is a fine not exceeding $2,000, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or both. Persons who incite or give financial aid also face the same maximum penalty. Besides public transport services, civil defence services, fire services, port, dock and harbour services, health services and refuse and waste services are also considered essential services.
[SUP]2[/SUP] Under s 6(1) of the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act, no workman employed in water services, gas services or electricity services may go on strike, whether with or without notice.
wobbles
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Re: SMRT drivers refused to start work
If this is a strike (I call a spade a spade) instigated & involving Singaporeans, the outcome is simple = jail, cane, fine, revocation of citizenship.
If this is a PRC-led strike, they'll get their pay rise. We are such a caring and sharing nation towards the PRCs.
wt_know;927481 said:
If this is a strike (I call a spade a spade) instigated & involving Singaporeans, the outcome is simple = jail, cane, fine, revocation of citizenship.
If this is a PRC-led strike, they'll get their pay rise. We are such a caring and sharing nation towards the PRCs.
SapphireSpite
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Re: SMRT drivers refused to start work
Jail fine and deport !
But well like you said
wobbles;927534 said:
Jail fine and deport !
But well like you said
