The Singaporean government announced that it accepted all 18 recommendations by the Tripartite Workgroup on Lower-Wage Workers. The tripartite partners include the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF).

Among the key recommendations from the tripartite workgroup on lower-wage workers include: refreshing the progressive wage approach and coverage, leveraging institutions to ensure sustained wage growth, and promoting ‘whole of society’ support to uplift lower-wage workers.

The Tripartite Workgroup was formed in October 2020 to ensure wage growth in mandatory Progressive Wage Model (PWM) sectors continue to outpace median wage growth; significantly increase the number of lower-wage workers covered by PWMs; offer progressive wages in occupations not covered by the mandatory PWMs; recognise and promote stronger societal support for firms that pay progressive wages; and advance the well-being of lower-wage workers.

For all 18 recommendations by the tripartite workgroup, click here.