#477 - Lazada Layoffs Ruffles Union & Closure of Street Soccer Court Sparks Debate

In the first week of 2024, Lazada employees were welcomed back to work with the shocking news of company-wide layoffs. Even NTUC and the workers’ union expressed their “disappointment” at not being informed about the unfortunate turn of events. Is there anything that can be done to mitigate the situation? Elsewhere, the recent closure of a street soccer court has sparked debate about whether football has a future in land-scarce Singapore. But is it really THAT important to allow kids to play football?Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryIf you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.comLazada Layoffs Ruffles UnionSudden layoffs at Lazada left people crying, baffled, say employeesNTUC ‘deeply disappointed’ over Lazada layoffs, says union was not consultedLazada S'pore retrenches staff at start of 2024 ahead of possible IPO, fails to notify unionWorkers' union accepts Lazada's apology over layoffs; talks on better retrenchment benefits ongoingMOM’s Mandatory Retrenchment NotificationsClosure of Street Soccer Court Sparks DebateTemporary closure of Kampong Chai Chee street soccer court sparks debate onlineCommentary: It’s time to think about where kids can freely play football in SingaporeIf we don’t tolerate kids and let them play freely, Singapore will pay the eventual priceOne Shiok CommentComment by user-ey5xz8hn9iComment by ogapagoda2Comment by HelloEiraOne Shiok ThingSingle's Inferno 3 | Official TrailerBLACKkKLANSMAN - Official Trailer [HD]Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.