Progress Singapore Party emphasizes necessity of compassion in Labour Day Message

In a heartfelt Labour Day address, Ms Hazel Poa, Secretary General of the Progress Singapore Party (PSP), extended warm wishes to all Singaporeans and underlined the essential role of workers in building the nation.

“Today, we celebrate the hard-working and dedicated individuals who are integral to our nation’s success,” Ms Poa stated.

She reaffirmed PSP’s dedication to advocating for workers’ rights and welfare across Singapore. The message emphasized the necessity of compassion in economic progress and the government’s role in safeguarding workers’ interests.

The PSP Secretary General specifically addressed the need for a living wage in various economic sectors and stronger support systems for lower-income workers.

“We believe the economy must serve Singaporeans, not the other way around,” Ms Poa asserted.

Recent economic challenges, including rising inflation and increasing retrenchments, were highlighted as areas needing urgent governmental attention.

Ms Poa cited the Manpower Minister’s May Day announcement of a new scheme to support involuntarily unemployed jobseekers, urging expedited implementation to address the pressing needs of affected individuals.

Moreover, Ms Poa welcomed the Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangements introduced recently but called for additional measures to enhance work-life balance and mental health among workers.

These include more annual and paternity leave and implementing a right to disconnect to ensure workers have adequate rest and personal time.

“We are committed to creating a prosperous, fairer, and more equal society where work-life harmony is key,” Ms Poa concluded, highlighting the party’s ongoing efforts to support Singaporeans in adapting to today’s fast-paced environment.