The news about the changes to the retirement age, re-employment age and CPF contribution rates have been plastered all over the media. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong also mentioned that the Labour Movement will be getting land to build a new island resort in his National Day Rally speech.
But in case you missed it, here’s a quick recap of the news.
What do Labour Members of Parliament think about the announcements? A few of them went on social media platforms to comment. Let’s take a look at some of their views.
When more details of the retirement age and re-employment age changes came out on 19 August 2019, Mr Ng had this to say:
Mr Heng was on the tripartite workgroup that made the recommendation to the Government to raise the retirement and re-employment ages.
Mr Koh went down to Keppel FELS Employees’ Union to meet the leaders there. This is the feedback they gave him about the announcements.
And in case you’re wondering, here’s the infographic he’s talking about.
Mr Ang was the former executive secretary of the Education Services Union (ESU). This was what he posted regarding the announcement for the higher qualifying quantum of childcare support.
Mr Tay went on camera to give his thoughts on the retirement and reemployment changes. Watch his interview with CNA here.
“With the raising of the retirement and re-employment ages in Singapore, it will help strengthen the workforce and at the same time alleviate the tight labour market situation.
"The Labour Movement as well as union leaders have given feedback that many of the workers would want an opportunity to work longer and to stay engaged in the labour market. So, the raising of both the retirement age and re-employment age will allow older workers who are keen, able and want to work, stay engaged in the workforce. “
