NTUCs Statement on Staff's Personal Facebook Posting

The NTUC takes a serious view on racial harmony in Singapore. We will not accept and have zero tolerance towards any words used or actions taken by our staff that are racially offensive.

NTUC has terminated with immediate effect the services of Ms Amy Cheong, Assistant Director, Membership Department after establishing with her that she did post offensive comments on her personal Facebook page on 7 October 2012.

Regrettably and rightly so, her comments have upset members of the public, including many union members. We are sorry that this has happened. We have counselled the staff and impressed upon her the seriousness of her action. She is remorseful and has apologised for her grave lapse of judgement.

We would like to reiterate that inclusiveness remains at the heart of the Labour Movement.

Mr Lim Swee Say

Secretary-General, NTUC