200 SMRT bus drivers refuse to go to work over pay issue

[iRabbit]

I don’t know about you guys but once in a blue moon, I’ll be late to pay my credit bills and then I’ll go "hangle" the poor CSO to waive the late fee penalty. In life if we desire understanding and kindness from others, surely we should do the same.


In this case, the punishment dished out though moderated, is sufficiently deterrent to prevent similar case from reoccurring in the near term.

[janet88]

FQW:

In this case, the punishment dished out though moderated, is sufficiently deterrent to prevent similar case from reoccurring in the near term.

Punishment has been meted out...sending the 29 back and charging the other 5. This should prevent similar cases from happening again, hopefully.

[bupashu]

phtthp:

so far, seem like China embassy had not educated her people. Otherwise, this SMRT strike incident won't have happened ! All along, our country had peace for many years. When was the last time we heard about an SMRT strike in Singapore ?

do you seriously expect China Embassy in Singapore to inform them ?

do you expect Singapore embassies overseas to educate you on each country you are visiting ?

duh !

[bupashu]

phtthp:

some of the drivers may have poor comannd of English. They may not have understood clearly what they'd signed. Another possibility can also be ... not sure if SMRT management had done their part in explaining every rule and regulation, and law on the paper, before they sign off.

surely there is a Chinese version of the contract! they won't sign blindly in English

[bupashu]

kamom:

What I don't understand...

Those who were repatriated were given their bonus (reported in 10pm News) and were bought winter clothings by SMRT. Buying them winter clothings may be out of kindness on SMRT part but to give them bonus? I mean they broke the country's law. For us Singaporeans, without breaking laws, when we leave any company by year end before bonus time, they will be forfeited.

I hope this strike sent a very strong signal to all companies with sleeping HR dept. I am very sure that SMRT is not the only one with a passive HR.

the so-called 'bonus' is no bonus. it is contractual ex-gratia payment

[bupashu]

janet_lee88:

if the contract was in chinese, then surely the chinese drivers would be able to read clauses. they are provided with accomodation and transport everyday...it's ridiculous to compare with malaysians who have to ride motorbikes home after a long tiring day...根本不可以比.

just the same as some kiasuparents comparing school facilities, comparing children's grades and want to get better, and complaining about schools and teachers different from others

same mind set, different items

same attitude, different nationalities

the pot telling the kettle : why u so black ah ?

[iRabbit]

bupashu:

janet_lee88:

if the contract was in chinese, then surely the chinese drivers would be able to read clauses. they are provided with accomodation and transport everyday...it's ridiculous to compare with malaysians who have to ride motorbikes home after a long tiring day...根本不可以比.

just the same as some kiasuparents comparing school facilities, comparing children's grades and want to get better, and complaining about schools and teachers different from others

same mind set, different items

same attitude, different nationalities

the pot telling the kettle : why u so black ah ?

That certainly put the mirror firmly in front of us, hahaha.

[pirate]

FQW:

That certainly put the mirror firmly in front of us, hahaha.

Not quite yet. I wonder how much of these negative sentiments against the Chinese bus drivers arise from a sense of \"true blueness\". It's ok to treat people shabbily. So long as they are not true blue Singaporeans. That's what we are teaching our children now, right?

Me? I am angry with this episode. Once again SMRT management says it's a learning experience. They seem to be doing a lot of \"learning\" at the expense of commuters and workers. Whenever something goes horribly wrong, just chock it down to another \"learning experience\". Is this the culture at SMRT? Or is it at its majority shareholder, Temasek, that appoints SMRT's board? Or does it go higher to the people who appoint Temasek's board? Where is the chain of accountability so far as SMRT is concerned? Is there even one?

[bupashu]

pirate:

FQW:

That certainly put the mirror firmly in front of us, hahaha.

Not quite yet. I wonder how much of these negative sentiments against the Chinese bus drivers arise from a sense of \"true blueness\". It's ok to treat people shabbily. So long as they are not true blue Singaporeans. That's what we are teaching our children now, right?

Me? I am angry with this episode. Once again SMRT management says it's a learning experience. They seem to be doing a lot of \"learning\" at the expense of commuters and workers. Whenever something goes horribly wrong, just chock it down to another \"learning experience\". Is this the culture at SMRT? Or is it at its majority shareholder, Temasek, that appoints SMRT's board? Or does it go higher to the people who appoint Temasek's board? Where is the chain of accountability so far as SMRT is concerned? Is there even one?

*LOL* is surely a learning experience for Mdm Ho Ching

how much is she aware of what is happening at the operating entities level ? Does the Temasek board need to be involved at such 'low' level? all the CEOs hired for what and need some one to hold their hands ?

just my personal opinion that an army guy is not a good fit to run a commercial outfit providing a public service with shareholders as his boss. this is not running an army reporting only to Minister of Defence

One thing for sure - when u have different nationalities of drastic differences in background & culture doing the same job at the same place - you need very savvy HR people to communicate and balance the expectations in an internet linked world, you need to act fairly and to be seen to act fairly

same for SIA under an army guy...it has been under a great mess recently with all the cock-ups in IT etc etc..one and a half years liao, the system still *no word to describe*

[buds]

So whose head on chopping board with this learning experience?


Who will be next to resign?
Will it be from HR?

How many more heads must roll before there’s accountability of some form from SMRT?