Dear fellow Singaporeans,

The workers of Singapore need every ounce of support to meet today’s problems – the rising cost of basic necessities, stagnant wages, a decreasing quality of life, longer working hours, and over-population. If we do not push hard to reform, workers’ pay will not increase.

There is a real danger that we are creating a Singapore for the super-wealthy. Last month, I read reports that Singapore is taking over Switzerland as the new playground for the ultra-rich. My heart sinks. Young Singaporeans give their lives to the country through National Service, and this is what they get in return.

In Singapore, we have a cabinet minister also serving as our Labour Chief, and he is fronting the arguments against a minimum wage. Does the PAP really care for Singaporean workers?

I believe that strong and free trade unions are in the best interests of Singaporeans. It is the best bulwark against bad policy. Trade unions should not be distracted by running supermarket chains and holiday chalets, as NTUC is. The best way to achieve this is to make your voice heard at the 2016 General Election.

Today I wish all Singaporeans a Happy May Day!

Chiam See Tong

Secretary General, Singapore People’s Party

Email: media@spp.org.sg

新加坡人民党劳动节献词2013

亲爱的新加坡人，

今日的工人需要社会的支持来面对今天的问题。他们面临通货膨胀，工资停滞及生活质量的下降。跟着工作时间的延长，外劳人口的增多，如果我们不去使劲地推动改革，工人的工资断定不会增加。

我们是在为超级富豪塑造一个我们不认识的新加坡。近来新加坡已快速接管以前瑞士超富城市的“美名”。这是我们捍卫的新加坡吗？

也只有在新加坡，内阁部长也可以担任劳工总代表。这令人难以置信，难怪他反对最低工资的政策

强大和自由的工会是对国人最有利的。这是抵御不良政策的最好方针。

祝国人五一快乐!

詹时中

新加坡人民党, 秘书长

电邮: media@spp.org.sg