'A consistent and strong advocate for workers': NTUC Sec-Gen Ng Chee Meng says Lawrence Wong has labour movement's full support
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SINGAPORE - Singapore's next prime minister Lawrence Wong has the «fullest support» of the labour movement, said NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng, who also paid tribute to outgoing Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the annual May Day Rally. De'A consistent and strong advocate for workers': NTUC Sec-Gen Ng Chee Meng says Lawrence Wong has labour movement's full support
SINGAPORE - Singapore's next prime minister Lawrence Wong has the «fullest support» of the labour movement, said NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng, who also paid tribute to outgoing Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the annual May Day Rally. Describing Deputy Prime Minister Wong as «a consistent and strong advocate for workers», Mr Ng on May 1 said the labour movement looks forward to continuing its strong partnership with Mr Wong to benefit Singapore's workers and for the prosperity of the nation. In his half-hour opening address, Mr Ng said DPM Wong had touched the hearts of many union leaders when the latter said NTUC is the most important partner of the Government at the closing event at the #EveryWorkerMatters Conversations in 2023. «This sent a very strong message that our uniquely Singapore tripartite partnership will continue for many years to come under your leadership and we look forward to it,» said Mr Ng. The labour chief said DPM Wong has always had a heart for the lower-income and vulnerable workers. Read more