By Shukry Rashid
U Live @ Work held a roadshow on 1 October 2016 at Boon Lay MRT station to raise awareness on mature workers’ employment rights.
Held in conjunction with the International Day for Older Persons, the roadshow also aimed to encourage mature workers to stay healthy and embark on lifelong learning, and show appreciation for their contributions.
NTUC Deputy Secretary-General Heng Chee How, who champions mature workers in the Labour Movement, also paid a surprise visit to mature workers working at Jurong Point, located beside the MRT station.
NTUC Deputy Secretary-General (DSG) Heng Chee How, penning his messages on polaroids of the mature workers and him as a token of appreciation.
DSG Heng Heng Chee How and U Live Committee members give out tokens of appreciation to mature workers at FairPrice Xtra.
FairPrice Xtra cashier V Serateri, 62, chooses to stay in the workforce as it engages her and keeps her mind active.
Sixty-four-year-old David Looi, who works at Yue Hua Chinese Products, chooses to re-enter the workforce as he wishes to continue expanding his social circle and increase his medical knowledge through working.
U Live Ambassadors – many who are mature workers themselves – spread the awareness of employment rights to others their age.
Source: NTUC This Week
