National Trades Union Congress

National Trades Union Congress
Malay: Kongres Kesatuan Sekerja Kebangsaan
Chinese: 全国职工总会
Tamil: தேசிய தொழிற்சங்க காங்கிரஸ்
AbbreviationNTUC
Founded6 September 1961; 63 years ago (1961-09-06)
Headquarters1 Marina Boulevard, Singapore 018989
Location
Members
Steady 1 million (2021)
Key people
K. Thanaletchimi, President
Ng Chee Meng, Secretary-General
AffiliationsITUC and PAP
Websitewww.ntuc.org.sg

The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), also known as the Singapore National Trades Union Congress (SNTUC) internationally, is the sole national trade union centre in Singapore. NTUC leads the labour movement of Singapore, comprising 59 affiliated trade unions, 5 affiliated trade associations, 6 social enterprises, 6 related organisations and other enterprise partners.

The NTUC helms May Day celebrations and organises an annual rally in support of workers' solidarity and commitment to a tripartite partnership. Since its inception, the NTUC has had a close symbiotic relationship with the People's Action Party (PAP), the current ruling political party of the country.[1][2]

  1. ^ Seow, Joanna (19 November 2017). "Crucial to build on symbiotic relationship between PAP and NTUC: PM Lee | The Straits Times". The Straits Times. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Will closer ties between PAP and NTUC really be good for Singapore?". TODAY. 25 November 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2022.