Strike by PRC bus drivers illegal - will govt take punitive action?

[Confuseous]

In conclusion, I would like to say that it would be interesting to see the events that would unfold. They are:

1. How would the govt now take action against these strikers, who have transgressed the law. If none is taken, or if inadequate action is taken, that would signal that future strikes can be staged to the detriment of Singapore's economy with impunity or little punitive action.

2. The govt and many companies will have to take a hard relook at its strategy in employing cheap foreign labour.

Good luck to the PAPpies on this one. It is a pain of their own making.

- http://wherebearsroamfree.blogspot.sg/2012/11/strike-by-prc-bus-drivers-illegal-will.html

 

[jubilee1919]

Of course they will. LTA will allow fare increase in order to give them higher pay.

 

[Cestbon]

Just stick to old fashion. Employ local and Malaysian only for bus captain.
10 year ago no bus accident and bus run smoothly no sudden brake and speeding.

 

[laksaboy]

Just stick to old fashion. Employ local and Malaysian only for bus captain.
10 year ago no bus accident and bus run smoothly no sudden brake and speeding.

But..., but Tiong drivers are on lower wages. Surely a profitable public transport company is for the benefit of all, especially the shareholders?

 

[GoldenDragon]

No Further Action will be taken. Everything amicably resolved. All simply a misunderstanding. Miscommunication too. If wanted to take action, would have done so much earlier.

 

[zhihau]

No Further Action will be taken.

Singaporeans live in such a peaceful country, no strikes, no meltdowns, no protests :o:o:o

 

[watchman8]

Just stick to old fashion. Employ local and Malaysian only for bus captain.
10 year ago no bus accident and bus run smoothly no sudden brake and speeding.

Problem is temasick wants ever growing profits. Since bus fare can't increase much, bus cost and fuel cost are fixed overseas, the only thing left under easy control is drivers salaries.

The entire world obsession on permanent growth has to stop. Global development already past it's peak. Time to measure success with other metrics.

 

[red amoeba]

So net effect we average Singaporean lose, ah tiong driver get higher pay, we get higher fares , fair ?

 

[Confusion]

Hosay! Take taxi to work.

 

[watchman8]

So net effect we average Singaporean lose, ah tiong driver get higher pay, we get higher fares , fair ?

Elites don't take public transport. So this solution is fair.

 

[Fujian]

Just stick to old fashion. Employ local and Malaysian only for bus captain.
10 year ago no bus accident and bus run smoothly no sudden brake and speeding.

Wicked PAP will not do it. There must be a good reason why they wanted Indians and PRCs to become drivers here.

 

[halsey02]

So net effect we average Singaporean lose, ah tiong driver get higher pay, we get higher fares , fair ?

Fair!..it is the stupid 60% who brought this to one & all....we reap what we sow & we are reaping the stupidity...WE THE CITIZENS OF sinGAPORE deserve it..where the workers dare not even strike, when they are exploited & poorly paid..the old people working all over the island...

WE DESERVE IT!!

 

[laksaboy]

No Further Action will be taken. Everything amicably resolved. All simply a misunderstanding. Miscommunication too. If wanted to take action, would have done so much earlier.

打狗看主人

 

[moolightaffairs]

打狗看主人

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please rise for our national anthem!!!

the lyrics very meaningful, especially on this case.

起來！不願做奴隸的人們！
把我們的血肉，築成我們新的長城！
中華民族到了最危險的時候，
每個人被迫著發出最後的吼聲。
起來！起來！起來！
我們萬眾一心，
冒著敵人的炮火，前進！
冒著敵人的炮火，前進！
前進！前進！進！

 

[GoldenDragon]

Instigators may be ask to resign on their own. The govt need to step down from the stage with some 'face' otherwise how to face the voting populace? Do not expect them to be charged in court, go jail etc. If locals involved, sure seepay jialat.

 

[jubilee1919]

Instigators may be ask to resign on their own. The govt need to step down from the stage with some 'face' otherwise how to face the voting populace? Do not expect them to be charged in court, go jail etc. If locals involved, sure seepay jialat.

Time to bring in the Indian drivers.

 

[GoldenDragon]

Time to bring in the Indian drivers.

Can check if bro KNNBCCB has enough ammunition?

 

[makapaaa]

 

[garlic]

can anyone post the statute on the actions punishable by law for illegal/unsanctioned strikers?

 

[halsey02]

can anyone post the statute on the actions punishable by law for illegal/unsanctioned strikers?

We are the third SAR after Macau & Hong Kong, the most these strikers get would be sympathy from the NGO's. Let us see what actions they are taking, the bring in the problems, they solve the problems. If these were local workers, the "Indian Chief" will be hauled to "sepoy line" complex & given the "aircond" luxury..but these are are beloved brethen, we must embrace, integrate & welcome, from the land of PRC!

These PRC just went off work, what if they had , all 100 or was it 102 or was it 200 of them, decides to drive the buses & hold the passengers hostage & demand they get what they think, they deserve to get??

The morning papers today, make it sound like this is a small matter, the management had spoken to the drivers etc... what actions are they taking to punish the culprits & what actions are they taking to protect us from these "terrorists"?, so to speak..we are held at ransom by so few, who will disrupt our transport system.

It is time SINgapore & SINgaporeans WAKE UP!