The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) has planned for six runs of the Family Recreation & Fun (FRF) Carnival.
NTUC said that low-income union members and their families can look forward to not one but six carnivals this year.
The first FRF Carnival was held today (2 Jun) at NTUC Downtown East. Five more will be held in June, September, November and December.
The FRF Carnivals are expected to benefit about 60,000 low-income union members and their families.
According to its factsheet [Link], the FRF Carnivals aim to strengthen family bonding and promote a greater work-life balance & better well-being by enabling low income union members to “enjoy a day of fun with their families at Downtown East at no cost”.
The eligibility criteria are listed as:
- Total Monthly Gross Household Income of $3,500 and below; OR Per Capita Income of $875 and below if gross household income exceeds $3,500.
- Members must not be in arrears of membership dues.
Each successful applicant will receive the free family recreation package comprising the following at the registration counter at FRF Carnival:
(a) Admission tickets to Wild Wild Wet
(b) Bowling game coupons
(c) F & B vouchers
(d) 1 hour free play at eXplorerkid (for children aged 12 and below)
(e) Wristbands for unlimited play of games and activities
(f) Lucky draw coupon
Free shuttle bus service to and from Downtown East will also be provided at specific times and locations.
Rather than spending money to let low-income union members “enjoy a day of fun with their families at Downtown East at no cost”, wouldn’t it be better for NTUC to put more effort into finding ways to increase the salary or income of this group of people so that they can do whatever they like with more money at their disposal?
TR Emeritus
*Article first appeared on www.TREmeritus.com