The Online Citizen, 3 Jun 2013
The former article states that “NTUC Club will organise six carnivals this year, aiming to benefit 15,000 low-income union members and their families.
The NTUC is raising its income ceiling for union members and their families, so that more can attend the free carnivals that it organises through the year.
Now, households with a total monthly income of up to $3,500, or $875 for each family member, can benefit from the scheme.
Previously, only those in households with a monthly income of $3,000, or $750 for each member, could go to these carnivals at Downtown East, where they get free food, admission to a water park and unlimited play at game stalls, among other things”.
When I read the above, the first thought that came to my mind was – is the NTUC a champion carnival organiser or a champion for workers’ rights, particularly lower-income workers? Full story
