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Monday, November 26, 2012

SMRT bus drivers from China on strike over wage Part 1

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http://motoring.asiaone.com/Motoring/News/Story/A1Story20121126-385868.html

About 200 bus drivers from SMRT did not go to work on Monday morning, but staged a strike at their dormitory in Woodlands instead.

According to Chinese newspaper Shin Min Daily News, the drivers, who are all Chinese nationals were not happy about a recent pay increase Malaysian drivers had received.

The Malaysian drivers reportedly got a $275 increment and a month's bonus, while Chinese nationals were paid $75 extra without any bonus.

The Straits Times reported that a SMRT human resource executive tried to resolve the issue but to no avail and riot police were called in.

A spokesperson from SMRT said the company will release a statement later this evening.



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