National Trades Union Congress
The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), also known as the Singapore National Trades Union Congress (SNTUC), is the sole national trade union centre in Singapore. It currently has 61 affiliated trade unions and 1 affiliated taxi association.
Read more about National Trades Union Congress: History, Trade Unions in Singapore, Union Membership, Young NTUC, List of Leaders of NTUC, Notes and References
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