Two China workers charged with criminal trespass
By Alice Chia | Posted: 07 December 2012 1957 hrs
SINGAPORE: Two workers from China who sat on top of two construction cranes for hours on Thursday have been charged in court with criminal trespass.
Zhu Guilei, 24, and Wu Xiaolin, 47, were offered bail of $10,000 each.
As of 9.30pm, Channel NewsAsia understands that they have not been bailed out and are held in remand at Changi Prison.
They said in court that they intend to claim trial but won't be engaging counsel.
Both men will be back in court on December 12 for a pre-trial conference.
The two are accused of unlawfully remaining on the cranes for about nine hours at a worksite at Jurong Port Road with intent to alarm the project manager of their employer with threatening behaviour.
The maximum penalty for criminal trespass is three months' jail and a fine of $1,500.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Manpower Ministry said its checks have shown that the two workers did not have any salary owing to them.
An MOM spokesperson said the salary dispute between the employer and the two workers was also resolved not long after they were brought down from the cranes.
After the workers were brought down, MOM said one of its officers asked why they had not gone back to the Ministry with their supporting documents to substantiate their claims.
To this, one of the workers is said to have told the officer that going to MOM to lodge claims was "troublesome".
It has been reported that the two workers had gone to the Ministry a day earlier to claim they had outstanding salaries owed to them.
However, MOM officers told them to return with necessary documents to support their claims, so that the issue could be investigated.
MOM said it is also investigating whether the company has breached any statutory provisions under the Employment Act.
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MOM says Jurong crane incident workers had approached ministry for help
MOM says Jurong crane incident workers had approached ministry for help
By S Ramesh | Posted: 06 December 2012 2053 hrs
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said the two workers from China involved in a crane incident at Jurong Port Road on Thursday morning had approached the ministry previously.
The two construction workers, Mr Zhu Guilei and Mr Wu Xiaolin, were at the top of the crane at a construction site at 31, Jurong Port Road, citing unhappiness with their employer Zhong Jiang (Singapore) International Pte Ltd.
In a statement, MOM said Mr Zhu had first come to the Ministry in July 2011 to enquire how he and his friend could resign and return home.
Mr Zhu was then working for a different company.
On Wednesday, Mr Zhu approached MOM's customer relations officers at the MOM Services Centre together with Mr Wu, as they had tendered their resignations and planned to return home.
They claimed they had outstanding salaries owed to them. However, they did not have the necessary documents to support their claims.
MOM officers asked them to return with the documents so that the ministry could investigate, and both Mr Zhu and Mr Wu had agreed to do so.
The MOM has stressed that it will not hesitate to take action against employers who fail to pay their workers on time.
And it urges workers not to take matters into their own hands and break the law. Those facing employment issues should approach MOM for advice and assistance. They can also call the MOM hotline at 6438 5122.
Separately in a statement, the Migrant Workers' Centre (MWC) said it is dismayed to hear of the protest by two migrant workers at Jurong Port Road on Thursday morning, especially in the light of recent developments.
Its Chairman Yeo Guat Kwang said this was a further reminder of the need to expand our outreach and engagement with migrant workers to raise their awareness of channels of help available to them.
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By S Ramesh | Posted: 06 December 2012 2053 hrs
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said the two workers from China involved in a crane incident at Jurong Port Road on Thursday morning had approached the ministry previously.
The two construction workers, Mr Zhu Guilei and Mr Wu Xiaolin, were at the top of the crane at a construction site at 31, Jurong Port Road, citing unhappiness with their employer Zhong Jiang (Singapore) International Pte Ltd.
In a statement, MOM said Mr Zhu had first come to the Ministry in July 2011 to enquire how he and his friend could resign and return home.
Mr Zhu was then working for a different company.
On Wednesday, Mr Zhu approached MOM's customer relations officers at the MOM Services Centre together with Mr Wu, as they had tendered their resignations and planned to return home.
They claimed they had outstanding salaries owed to them. However, they did not have the necessary documents to support their claims.
MOM officers asked them to return with the documents so that the ministry could investigate, and both Mr Zhu and Mr Wu had agreed to do so.
The MOM has stressed that it will not hesitate to take action against employers who fail to pay their workers on time.
And it urges workers not to take matters into their own hands and break the law. Those facing employment issues should approach MOM for advice and assistance. They can also call the MOM hotline at 6438 5122.
Separately in a statement, the Migrant Workers' Centre (MWC) said it is dismayed to hear of the protest by two migrant workers at Jurong Port Road on Thursday morning, especially in the light of recent developments.
Its Chairman Yeo Guat Kwang said this was a further reminder of the need to expand our outreach and engagement with migrant workers to raise their awareness of channels of help available to them.
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1 of 2 China workers perched atop crane escorted down
1 of 2 China workers perched atop crane escorted down
By Sara Grosse | Posted: 06 December 2012 1431 hrs
SINGAPORE: One of the two workers from China who sat for hours on top of a crane at a construction site in Jurong Port Road was escorted down by Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officer at about 2pm on Thursday.
The man and another worker are believed to be protesting over a wage dispute.
Police said they were alerted about the incident at about 6.35am at 31 Jurong Port Road.
A spokesman from the SCDF said each man was perched up on a crane, which is about 10 storeys high.
Officials from the Ministry of Manpower are at the scene.
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By Sara Grosse | Posted: 06 December 2012 1431 hrs
SINGAPORE: One of the two workers from China who sat for hours on top of a crane at a construction site in Jurong Port Road was escorted down by Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officer at about 2pm on Thursday.
The man and another worker are believed to be protesting over a wage dispute.
Police said they were alerted about the incident at about 6.35am at 31 Jurong Port Road.
A spokesman from the SCDF said each man was perched up on a crane, which is about 10 storeys high.
Officials from the Ministry of Manpower are at the scene.
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Two China workers arrested after standoff at construction site
Two China workers arrested after standoff at construction site
By Sara Grosse/Alice Chia | Posted: 06 December 2012 1600 hrs
SINGAPORE: Police have arrested two workers from China for unlawfully remaining on top of construction cranes at a construction site in Jurong and intentionally causing alarm.
The Ministry of Manpower says the two men, Mr Zhu Guilei and Mr Wu Xiaolin, were unhappy with their employer Zhong Jiang (Singapore) International Pte Ltd over salaries.
Since 6.30am, the workers were seen on top of the construction cranes at a work site near No 31, Jurong Port Road.
The workers remained on separate cranes, which are about 10 storeys high.
By afternoon, the heat was noticeable. Still, the workers did not get down from the cranes.
The Police Crisis Negotiation Unit was activated to get the two men down to safety.
Shortly after 2pm, SCDF officers were seen climbing up one of the cranes.
After some coaxing, one of the workers began to make his way down.
The second worker continued to stay on top of his crane for the next hour.
After it started to rain, SCDF officers began climbing up the second crane.
Eventually, the second worker got down from the crane at about 3.30pm.
Both men were seen being escorted by SCDF officers after they reached the foot of the crane.
The two workers had previously approached the Ministry of Manpower and claimed they had outstanding salaries owed to them.
However, the MOM said the workers did not have the necessary documents to support these claims.
MOM officers had asked them to return with the documents so they could investigate. The workers had agreed to do so.
Police said if convicted, the workers can expect to face imprisonment, fine or both.
On the incident, the Migrant Workers' Centre called for more outreach with migrant workers so that they can be made aware of channels of help available to them.
Mr Yeo Guat Kwang, Chairman of Migrant Workers' Centre (MWC) said: "We have contacted the Ministry of Manpower about the case and on our hope that they are given a fair opportunity to air their grievances. In the meantime, we are confident that MOM will be able to achieve an outcome, with the workers and their employers, which is satisfactory to all concerned.
"We would like to assure the workers that the MWC will monitor the developments in this case and will step in to assist them if the need arises. We are gravely concerned about the interests and welfare of our migrant workers, and would like to reiterate our call to them to abide by established channels of assistance, either through MOM, MWC or any other migrant organisation set up to champion their welfare, and not to take matters into their own hands."
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By Sara Grosse/Alice Chia | Posted: 06 December 2012 1600 hrs
SINGAPORE: Police have arrested two workers from China for unlawfully remaining on top of construction cranes at a construction site in Jurong and intentionally causing alarm.
The Ministry of Manpower says the two men, Mr Zhu Guilei and Mr Wu Xiaolin, were unhappy with their employer Zhong Jiang (Singapore) International Pte Ltd over salaries.
Since 6.30am, the workers were seen on top of the construction cranes at a work site near No 31, Jurong Port Road.
The workers remained on separate cranes, which are about 10 storeys high.
By afternoon, the heat was noticeable. Still, the workers did not get down from the cranes.
The Police Crisis Negotiation Unit was activated to get the two men down to safety.
Shortly after 2pm, SCDF officers were seen climbing up one of the cranes.
After some coaxing, one of the workers began to make his way down.
The second worker continued to stay on top of his crane for the next hour.
After it started to rain, SCDF officers began climbing up the second crane.
Eventually, the second worker got down from the crane at about 3.30pm.
Both men were seen being escorted by SCDF officers after they reached the foot of the crane.
The two workers had previously approached the Ministry of Manpower and claimed they had outstanding salaries owed to them.
However, the MOM said the workers did not have the necessary documents to support these claims.
MOM officers had asked them to return with the documents so they could investigate. The workers had agreed to do so.
Police said if convicted, the workers can expect to face imprisonment, fine or both.
On the incident, the Migrant Workers' Centre called for more outreach with migrant workers so that they can be made aware of channels of help available to them.
Mr Yeo Guat Kwang, Chairman of Migrant Workers' Centre (MWC) said: "We have contacted the Ministry of Manpower about the case and on our hope that they are given a fair opportunity to air their grievances. In the meantime, we are confident that MOM will be able to achieve an outcome, with the workers and their employers, which is satisfactory to all concerned.
"We would like to assure the workers that the MWC will monitor the developments in this case and will step in to assist them if the need arises. We are gravely concerned about the interests and welfare of our migrant workers, and would like to reiterate our call to them to abide by established channels of assistance, either through MOM, MWC or any other migrant organisation set up to champion their welfare, and not to take matters into their own hands."
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Sit-in on top of crane in Jurong by 2 China workers over work dispute
Sit-in on top of crane in Jurong by 2 China workers over work dispute
Posted: 06 December 2012 1204 hrs
SINGAPORE: Two workers from China are sitting on top of two cranes at a construction site in Jurong Port Road and are refusing to come down over what appears to be a work dispute.
Police said they were alerted about this incident at about 6:35am on Thursday at 31 Jurong Port Road.
A spokesman from the Singapore Civil Defence Force said each man is perched up on a crane, which is about 10 storeys high.
Officials from the Ministry of Manpower are at the scene.
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Posted: 06 December 2012 1204 hrs
SINGAPORE: Two workers from China are sitting on top of two cranes at a construction site in Jurong Port Road and are refusing to come down over what appears to be a work dispute.
Police said they were alerted about this incident at about 6:35am on Thursday at 31 Jurong Port Road.
A spokesman from the Singapore Civil Defence Force said each man is perched up on a crane, which is about 10 storeys high.
Officials from the Ministry of Manpower are at the scene.
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Thursday, December 6, 2012
Sit-in on top of crane in Jurong by 2 China workers over work dispute
Sit-in on top of crane in Jurong by 2 China workers over work dispute
Posted: 06 December 2012 1204 hrs
SINGAPORE: Two workers from China are sitting on top of two cranes at a construction site in Jurong Port Road and are refusing to come down over what appears to be a work dispute.
Police said they were alerted about this incident at about 6:35am on Thursday at 31 Jurong Port Road.
A spokesman from the Singapore Civil Defence Force said each man is perched up on a crane, which is about 10 storeys high.
Officials from the Ministry of Manpower are at the scene.
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Posted: 06 December 2012 1204 hrs
SINGAPORE: Two workers from China are sitting on top of two cranes at a construction site in Jurong Port Road and are refusing to come down over what appears to be a work dispute.
Police said they were alerted about this incident at about 6:35am on Thursday at 31 Jurong Port Road.
A spokesman from the Singapore Civil Defence Force said each man is perched up on a crane, which is about 10 storeys high.
Officials from the Ministry of Manpower are at the scene.
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- wong chee tat :)
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