Yes, SBST has revised the BC's Pay to attract Singaporean.
This is under the Press Release dated 18th Jan 2010 of SBST.
SBS Transit Revises Bus Captains' Pay to Attract
More Singaporeans into the Profession
With effect from the beginning of this year, Singaporeans who
join SBS Transit as Bus Captains will earn about 15% more every
month.
On top of the new monthly basic salary of $1,375, Singaporean
Bus Captains will continue to get allowances which means that new
Singaporean Bus Captains can earn over $1,900 every month in their
first year of employment.
SBS Transit Executive Director, Mr Gan Juay Kiat, said: “Over
the years, we’ve seen fewer and fewer Singaporeans join us as Bus
Captains. We hope to raise the attractive factor of this profession
by revising the starting pay for Singaporeans upwards. This is one
more additional approach taken including stepping up our training
programmes for Bus Captains to develop and strengthen their
skills.”
Singaporean Bus Captains whose basic salary is currently less
than $1,375 can opt for the new pay structure or stay on their
existing scheme which has a higher variable component.
The company will also be extending a one-off ex-gratia payment
to all Bus Captains who are not affected by the pay adjustment
exercise. The ex-gratia payment of between $50 and $200 will be
paid out this month depending on the number of years of
service.
NTUC Assistant Secretary-General and NTWU Acting Executive
Secretary Mr Ong Ye Kung said: “I am hugely satisfied and relieved
that Management and Union have reached a consensus to raise the
entry salary for Bus Captains. A basic salary of $1,375 better
reflects the scope of responsibilities of a Bus Captain, and the
prevailing situation in the Singapore labour market today. It is
also a clear signal from SBS Transit that driving buses safely and
efficiently is a core capability of the company, and it intends to
attract good Singaporean workers to do the job. NTWU will give our
full support to SBS Transit to make sure that higher pay
incentivises higher productivity, and higher productivity drives
higher pay. This way, company and workers all benefit.”
SBS Transit currently has close to 5,500 Bus Captains, of which
about 38% are Singaporeans.
Does it revised only till this year, meaning temporary or have
been changed permantely?