We the Citizens 4: Millennial Activism in Covid Times
What does millennial activism look like during a pandemic? How has COVID-19 transformed the ways we think about and engage
Read moreWhat does millennial activism look like during a pandemic? How has COVID-19 transformed the ways we think about and engage
Read moreWhat are the ‘sacred cows’ that the outbreak of COVID-19 in Singapore has exposed and challenged? On 15 May 2020, CAPE and
Read morePoh Yong Han argues that while addressing poor dormitory and food standards for migrant workers are important, they merely represent the tip of the iceberg. Unless we tackle the underlying structural issues that explain why migrant workers “consent” to such poor standards (low wages, high agency fees) in the first place, we are not addressing the root cause of the problem. To address them, she proposes setting a Minimum Income Threshold, and enforcing fair recruitment practices. She further suggests reconsidering whether the Work Permit scheme as it stands is even ethical, and asks if current restrictions (such as tying workers to specific employers) need to be loosened, and whether a fairer migrant worker policy would entail providing them with pathways to citizenship or residency.
Read moreOn Wed 22 Apr, the Singapore Policy Journal and CAPE brought together Prof. Donald Low, Prof. Kenneth Paul Tan, Kirsten
Read moreOn 15 April 2020, the Singapore Policy Journal brought together community leaders NMP Anthea Ong, Gaurav Keerthi (CEO, better.sg), Dr. William
Read moreAl Lim looks at how COVID-19 exacerbates existing vulnerabilities that small business owners already struggle with and considers how government support mechanisms can – and should – be deployed to help them cope with both the ongoing effects and aftermath of the pandemic.
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