The plight of those who earn below the liveable wage of S$1,300 was thrust into the spotlight in Parliament on Oct 15 when WP chiefcalled on the authorities to implement a universal minimum wage set at S$1,300 per month since the Government’s Progressive Wage Model was taking too long to roll out to all sectors.
People’s Action Party MPs sparred with those from the WP over which initiative will be more beneficial to workers. While the WP held that it is not acceptable for any number of workers to earn lower than a liveable wage, no matter how small the numbers, the Suggesting that this is not the case, Ms Phneah pointed to the story of Mdm Rosmah, a cleaner whose story was picked up by CNA recently.
Mdm Rosmah and her husband cook less or eat with their neighbours when their finances dwindle towards the end of the month.“Sure, they may have some social assistance. However, if it was truly enough to ensure ‘most of your stuff nearly free’ and ‘only need to worry about food and death’, I wonder if they would have to put up with the circumstances above?”“The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted many people, particularly the lower income group.
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