$50 is not “help for the low income” alright? $50 is the bribe an underage teen pays the bouncer at Zirca. And unless that “unspecified percentage” turns out to be pretty damn high (like 30% at least), let’s say low wage workers haven’t got much to celebrate.
Besides, I’d argue the greatest obstacles facing low wage earners can’t be solved with a quick pay raise. We’re still missing some key components:
- A Long Term Plan
- Increased Employee Protection
- Improved Health Plans
- CPF Top-Up
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