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SMRT managed to get
95 per cent of its bus services running today despite about 60
China-born bus drivers not turning up for work.
The operator used drivers from competitor SBS Transit and standby
drivers, it was revealed at a Ministry of Manpower press conference
that has concluded
On Monday, when 102 drivers refused to work because of unhappiness
over salary, SMRT got 90 per cent of its services running.
Acting Minister Tan Chuan-Jin had harsh words for the drivers at
the conference, reiterating that their action was
"unacceptable".
The illegal strike is being investigated by the police.
Mr Tan said that under the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act,
a strike of essential service workers is illegal if 14 days' notice
was not given.
Under the Act, those found guilty can be fined not more than $2,000
and/or a prison term of not more than a year.
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Straitstimes
Okay then, see if the 'living conditions' in prison are better
that what SMRT provides.
