Low-wage workers' pay to rise by S$50?

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Workers earning less than S$1,000 may look forward to a pay increase of $50 -- if the National Wages Council (NWC) gets the government’s nod to their recommendations.

According to The Sunday Times, the NWC has accepted a proposal from the National Trade Unions Congress (NTUC) to increase the pay of low-wage workers by $50 plus a percentage increase. The increment of $50 will be included as part of the workers’ basic pay -- not a one-off payment.

If approved, it will be the first time since 1984 that the NWC has recommended a minimum amount for a pay hike, reported ST.