The ministry confirmed our meeting request. Real dialogue starts now. Thank you for staying the course.
April 20, 2016
Final supporters
We, in Singapore, often have to rely on help from foreign domestic workers (FDW) especially in cases where we have young kids or elderly who we are responsible for.
It also seems that the embassies of the countries that allow their citizens to work in Singapore as FDW are able to change their rules and regulations at whim, without the need to consult with the country that provides their citizens and reciprocally their families with a livelihood.
We, as employers of FDW in Singapore, would like also to foster good relations with our helpers. Most of the time we treat them as family. And most of the time we are taken advantage of. These FDW are trained by their agencies to run to HOME, or their embassy or whatever organization that offers them protection. What about us employers? We cannot continue to be forced into a situation where we face immense psychological and mental stress dealing with errant FDW who come to Singapore on the pretext of employment while performing deeds that are morally unjust.
The objective of this petition is to alert the government that the regulations regarding FDW are seemingly useless in ensuring that these FDW are here in Singapore to earn an honest living.
We request for a meet-the-people's session to have an honest and open dialogue over the grievances of FDW employers and to start a committee to oversee the re-alignment of the employment regulations to bring more balance to the rights of employers.
We hope that the Public Petitions Committee of the Singapore Parliament will be aware that this is a BIG problem and one that many of us have to bear with as there is no other choice other than to QUIT working and stop contributing to our economy.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
January 23, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
January 21, 2016
January 19, 2016
Hitting 100 signatures is the next barrier. Let's get there today.
113 Comments
We need basic rights as employers... an example- employers should be the one deciding a suitable remuneration packages for fdws' base on work experiences instead of having agencies to set them for us.
Employers should be allowed to contact ex Singapore maids previous employers for our family's safety. We need to ensure that the maid we are about to hire is mentality sound and that she capable of performing tasks. References is one easy way to ensure our interest as employers is safe guarded.
MOM should review on cases where there was no abuse from employer yet the FDW ran away either to the embassy ir the agent's lodging thereby incurring lodging fees. And employers are held at ransom for the remaining loan that the FDW has with the agency even though the FDW went back to the lodging at her own accord.
I agree that FDW need an off to relax themself from work, but don understand y we still need to be responsible for their wrong actions or doings. It's like whatever thing / accident happen during our off day does it mean that our company is responsible for it?
It's very taxing for employer that their salary keep raising but our salary is not raising. Pls don't forget apart from their salary we still need to pay for their food n daily usess which is about 300 sgd extra. They tipically don't have to spend a cents while working for us.
Employers’ welfare should also be looked after as many a times, Many are at mercy of their errant helpers .
We need to put a stop to their excessive demands.
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The ministry confirmed our meeting request. Real dialogue starts now. Thank you for staying the course.
April 20, 2016
Final supporters
We, in Singapore, often have to rely on help from foreign domestic workers (FDW) especially in cases where we have young kids or elderly who we are responsible for.
It also seems that the embassies of the countries that allow their citizens to work in Singapore as FDW are able to change their rules and regulations at whim, without the need to consult with the country that provides their citizens and reciprocally their families with a livelihood.
We, as employers of FDW in Singapore, would like also to foster good relations with our helpers. Most of the time we treat them as family. And most of the time we are taken advantage of. These FDW are trained by their agencies to run to HOME, or their embassy or whatever organization that offers them protection. What about us employers? We cannot continue to be forced into a situation where we face immense psychological and mental stress dealing with errant FDW who come to Singapore on the pretext of employment while performing deeds that are morally unjust.
The objective of this petition is to alert the government that the regulations regarding FDW are seemingly useless in ensuring that these FDW are here in Singapore to earn an honest living.
We request for a meet-the-people's session to have an honest and open dialogue over the grievances of FDW employers and to start a committee to oversee the re-alignment of the employment regulations to bring more balance to the rights of employers.
We hope that the Public Petitions Committee of the Singapore Parliament will be aware that this is a BIG problem and one that many of us have to bear with as there is no other choice other than to QUIT working and stop contributing to our economy.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
January 23, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
January 21, 2016
January 19, 2016
Hitting 100 signatures is the next barrier. Let's get there today.
113 Comments
Mom please conduct public consultation for fdw and you will realise the issues your citizens are facing. Birth rates will continue to decline if working couples are not able to find dependable help.
We need basic rights as employers... an example- employers should be the one deciding a suitable remuneration packages for fdws' base on work experiences instead of having agencies to set them for us.
Employers should be allowed to contact ex Singapore maids previous employers for our family's safety. We need to ensure that the maid we are about to hire is mentality sound and that she capable of performing tasks. References is one easy way to ensure our interest as employers is safe guarded.
MOM should review on cases where there was no abuse from employer yet the FDW ran away either to the embassy ir the agent's lodging thereby incurring lodging fees. And employers are held at ransom for the remaining loan that the FDW has with the agency even though the FDW went back to the lodging at her own accord.
I agree that FDW need an off to relax themself from work, but don understand y we still need to be responsible for their wrong actions or doings. It's like whatever thing / accident happen during our off day does it mean that our company is responsible for it?
It's very taxing for employer that their salary keep raising but our salary is not raising. Pls don't forget apart from their salary we still need to pay for their food n daily usess which is about 300 sgd extra. They tipically don't have to spend a cents while working for us.
Employers’ welfare should also be looked after as many a times, Many are at mercy of their errant helpers .
We need to put a stop to their excessive demands.
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Mom please conduct public consultation for fdw and you will realise the issues your citizens are facing. Birth rates will continue to decline if working couples are not able to find dependable help.