Under the new SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support Scheme, lower- and middle-income workers who have lost their jobs would get up to S$6,000 over a period of up to six months.

Four weeks of government-paid paternity leave will be made mandatory from April 2025. And additionally, a new Shared Parental Leave scheme will also be introduced, comprising 10 extra weeks of paid leave, shared between both parents.

Those are among some of the key support measures announced at the National Day Rally and also issues that have been actively championed by the Singapore labour movement over the years.

On this episode of Morning Shot, Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General, NTUC and Member of Parliament, Pioneer SMC shares his insights from the perspective as a union leader, as well as what ground reactions have been like so far. 

Presented by: Audrey Siek
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: Petir

Under the new SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support Scheme, lower- and middle-income workers who have lost their jobs would get up to S$6,000 over a period of up to six months.
Four weeks of government-paid paternity leave will be made mandatory from April 2025. And additionally, a new Shared Parental Leave scheme will also be introduced, comprising 10 extra weeks of paid leave, shared between both parents.
Those are among some of the key support measures announced at the National Day Rally and also issues that have been actively championed by the Singapore labour movement over the years.
On this episode of Morning Shot, Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General, NTUC and Member of Parliament, Pioneer SMC shares his insights from the perspective as a union leader, as well as what ground reactions have been like so far. 
Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced &amp; Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Petir

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Start your day with the stories shaping Singapore &mdash; and your place in it.
Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; and what&rsquo;s worth your attention.
And it&rsquo;s not just talk &mdash; it&rsquo;s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let&rsquo;s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.