The progressive salary model expands to the pest management industry, benefiting approximately 1,800 employees.

The progressive wage model will be expanded to the pest management industry, benefiting approximately 1,800 full-time and part-time local employees, including licensed vector control technicians, with a more systematic wage increase and clearer career development paths. The implementation date is yet to be announced. The newly established Tripartite Cluster for Pest Management, comprising representatives from the Ministry of Manpower, the National Trades Union Congress, and the National Employers Federation, is expected to complete its consultation work within about two years. The Ministry of Manpower, the National Trades Union Congress, and the National Employers Federation announced this news in a press release on Wednesday (July 15). Since its introduction in 2012, the progressive wage model has covered sectors and industries such as cleaning, security, retail, and food services, with the pest management industry being the 10th sector to be included in the scheme. Employers are required to pay a certain wage based on their employees' job roles, while ensuring that employees meet training requirements. The newly formed cluster will develop and monitor the implementation of the progressive wage model, including wage levels, salary scales, training requirements, and career progression paths. The cluster will also study ways to drive sustainable wage increases for employees through skills enhancement, expanded job responsibilities, and increased productivity, while enhancing the industry's professional image. In the coming months, the cluster will consult with the industry and stakeholders to ensure that the scheme improves employee benefits while maintaining the competitiveness of businesses. The cluster is co-chaired by Dr. Boon Lay Keong and Chiang Chang Hua. Dr. Boon Lay Keong is the Head of Stakeholder Management at the e2i Centre for Employability and Skills at the National Trades Union Congress, and Chiang Chang Hua is a representative of the National Employers Federation. Other members of the cluster include representatives from the Pest Management Association of Singapore, the Facilities and Estates Management Association, government agencies such as the National Environment Agency, the SkillsFuture Authority, and unions. Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Manpower, Dr. Koh Poh Koon, visited a pest management company, EcoSpace, on Wednesday with union representatives to learn how operators use drones, thermal imaging, and other technologies to improve productivity. He also witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the National Trades Union Congress and the company to establish a Corporate Training Committee. Dr. Koh Poh Koon said that the progressive wage model currently benefits about 150,000 lower-wage employees. Pest management personnel play an important role in maintaining public health and preventing the spread of vector-borne diseases, and expanding the model to this industry is an affirmation of their professional skills and contributions. Dr. Koh Poh Koon said, "In recent years, the monitoring capabilities and professional levels of pest management companies have improved, with some using drones, sensors, and other technologies to make pest detection more efficient. This requires employees to receive training and master higher-level skills... We hope to plan a development path for the workers, support them in obtaining the necessary training, so that they are capable of advancing." Dr. Boon Lay Keong pointed out that the work requirements for pest management personnel are high in the densely populated local environment. "I look forward to working closely with the members of the working group to develop clear career development paths and training, while identifying innovative solutions to improve productivity and professional standards in the field. This will help to enhance the consistency of service standards and ensure that employees' professional skills are..."

The progressive wage model will be expanded to the pest management industry, benefiting approximately 1,800 full-time and part-time local employees, including certified vector control technicians, with a more systematic wage increase and clearer career development paths. The implementation date is yet to be announced. The newly established Tripartite Cluster for Pest Management, formed by the three parties of labor, management, and government, is expected to complete its consultation work within about two years. The Ministry of Manpower, the National Trades Union Congress, and the National Employers Federation announced this news in a press release on Thursday (July 15). Since its launch in 2012, the progressive wage model has covered sectors and industries such as cleaning, security, retail, and food services, with the pest management industry being the 10th sector to be included in the scheme. Employers must pay a certain wage based on the employee's job title while ensuring ...