A recent survey showed that public satisfaction with cleanliness remains high in Singapore. Cleaners play a crucial role in this, says writer Richard Hartung.
Cleaners play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of Singapore, but their remuneration does not always reflect the value of their work.basic monthly salary of S$1,312Come July, this will rise to S$1,570 for general cleaners in offices and commercial sites as well as those in F&B establishments, while those involved in conservancy cleaning will get S$1,795. By 2028, the basic entry-level wage in the cleaning business will reach at least S$2,420.
PWM requirements started in the cleaning sector in 2014, with security and landscaping added in 2016, lift and escalator maintenance in 2019, retail in 2022.and occupational progressive wages for administrators and drivers were rolled out from March 2023, while waste management PWM will be implemented from July 2023.
Productivity in “low-skilled” occupations like cleaning is determined less by workers’ individual skills than by their equipment, job design and work organisation. Employers could also leverage technology better to improve productivity. Government funding in this area would come in useful. For example, if companies in the PWM sectors had more technology grants for machines and software, this might push them to raise productivity.Commentary: Value placed on low-wage workers is a price Singapore should pay for shared future
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