Labour Movement shares May Day Joys with Young and Elderly
19 May 2007
Media Release
1. In celebration of May Day 2007 and in line with LM 2011’s “Care & Share” Dragonboat, the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) have organised tour options to bring the elderly and children out for a day of enjoyment. NTUC plays host to 700 elderly from the Old Folks’ Homes and more than 500 underprivileged children. The Guest of Honour for this event will be Minister of State for Education, R.Adm (NS) Lui Tuck Yew.
2. One group of elderly folks will be visiting the National Museum of Singapore and take a bus tour around Chinatown, Tian Hock Keng Temple and Sultan Mosque. The others will take the bus trip to Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam, coupled with a Bum Boat ride along Singapore River to enjoy Singapore’s multicultural backdrop.
3. “This is my first visit to the National Museum and I am very excited to see the exhibits on display,” said Ms. Agnes Chan, 55 year old resident of the Red Cross Home of the Disabled. Ms. Fauziah Jabil, Home Administrator for the Red Cross Home of the Disabled also added,” NTUC not only provides for transport and logistics to ensure a smooth and enjoyable day but best of all, voluntary manpower to accompany our residents. We are very appreciative of the effort rendered by NTUC and we thank them for giving these residents a chance to live another day to the fullest.”
4. As for the children, they will discover one of Singapore’s key tourist spot, the Esplanade Park and visit the Malay Heritage Centre at Kampong Glam. After lunch, they will have an opportunity to enjoy Snow City and explore the Singapore Science Centre. Another group will spend the day at the water theme park, Wild Wild Wet, for some fun in the sun.
5. Mr. Eddie Chew, Chairman of today’s event and Member of NTUC’s Central Committee said, “These activities are reflective of the labour movement’s efforts to be an inclusive movement for all ages. The “Care & Share” Dragonboat was formed in the spirit to extend our help to the needy, especially for the young and elderly. We are also grateful for the support from our unionists as volunteers, to help make today’s activities a success.”
6. Mr. Joseph Chua, Assistant Secretary-General of the Singapore Manual & Mercantile Workers’ Union said,” We have been involved for more than 10 years as we feel that this is a very meaningful activity to spend our time with the less fortunate. This year, our team of 11 unionists is happy to lend a helping hand to bring the residents from Rochor Kongsi for the Aged out on the tour.”
For media queries, please contact:
Ms Felicia Yeo
Principal Executive
Corporate Communications Department
National Trades Union Congress
DID: 6213 8192
HP: 8322 6426
Email: feliciay@ntuc.org.sg
For queries on Care & Share programme, please contact:
Ms Teo Boon Lian
Assistant Director
Care & Share Department
National Trades Union Congress
DID: 6213 8202
Email: teobl@ntuc.org.sg
About National Trades Union Congress
The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) is a national confederation of trade unions of workers in the industrial, service and public sectors representing about 480,000 workers in Singapore. It has 63 affiliated trade unions and six associations, as well as 12 social enterprises and three related organisations. NTUC’s objectives are to help Singapore stay competitive and workers remain employable for life; to enhance the social status and well-being of workers; and to build a strong, responsible and caring labour movement.
For more details on NTUC, please visit our website at www.ntuc.org.sg
