SINGAPORE: The Income-Allianz saga has raised concerns among union leaders about the negative public sentiment towards the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and the impact on its relationship with the government.
An estimated 300 unionists met with Cabinet ministers and senior NTUC leaders behind closed doors on Wednesday (Oct 16) evening, an attendee told CNA.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong, Second Minister for Finance Chee Hong Tat, NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng and NTUC president K Thanaletchimi were present.
Attendees told CNA that the meeting at the NTUC Centre in Marina Boulevard had been called immediately after the government announced on Monday that it was blocking the deal.lucky horse
Union members leaving the NTUC Centre after the union leaders engagement session on Oct 16, 2024. (Photo: CNA/Raydza Rahman)