Foreign workers work and living conditions did not cause the Little India riot, but can be improved, says the Committee of Inquiry report. “There is no doubt that there are some foreign workers here who face real difficulties in their employment or living situation, especially those employed by errant firms which might withhold their salaries, not maintain the standards of their accommodation or refuse workers warranted medical leave,” the COI report said. “Foreign workers make important contributions to Singapore. They work long hours doing hard labour, which many Singaporeans would not be willing to take on. Foreign workers build our homes, clean our streets and look after our sick and elderly. Their contributions to Singapore should be appreciated ... Even small improvements can significantly better workers’ bare lives,” the committee said. What are the small improvements we can make in our society to make foreign workers feel more welcome? (Caritas file photo)
Posted on: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 01:34:29 +0000
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