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Patrick Tay
BBM
Member of the Singapore Parliament
for West Coast GRC
Incumbent
Assumed office
11 September 2015
Member of the Singapore Parliament
for Nee Soon GRC
In office
7 May 2011 – 24 August 2015
Personal details
Born (1971-12-01) December 1, 1971 (age 53)
Singapore
Political partyPeople's Action Party
Alma materNational University of Singapore

Patrick Tay Teck Guan, BBM (Chinese: 郑德源; born 1 December 1971) is a Singaporean politician. A member of the People's Action Party (PAP), he currently serves as a member of parliament (MP) for the West Coast Group Representation Constituency, or GRC in short. He also holds jobs at the National Trades Union Congress and the Singapore Manual and Mercantile Workers' Union.

In 2010, Tay received the Bintang Bakti Masyarakat (Malay for Public Service Star). A Christian, he is married with three children.

He is one of the several Assistant Secretary-Generals of the National Trades Union Congress [1] with a portfolio encompassing but not limited to legal, PMEs (Professionals, Managers and Executives) and union matters.[2]

An avid Facebook user with frequent updates on his Facebook account,[3] he strikes a chord with various groups such as his constituency members over multiple rounds of Teh Tarik sessions,[4] working class with updates on NTUC's advocacy for workplace protection and progression and changes to laws affecting workers [5] to even SAHMs (stay-at-home-mums) when he spoke up for them in Parliament.[6]

Early life and education

Patrick Tay Teck Guan was born in Singapore on 1 December 1971. He attended Saint Patrick's School and Temasek Junior College. In 1995, he graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) with a Bachelor of Laws with honours. Wanting to further his education, he decided to study for a Master of Laws, which he successfully obtained from NUS in 1999. In 2012, Tay was conferred a fellowship from the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators.[7]

Political career

After getting his master's degree, Tay became an advocate and solicitor for the Supreme Court of Singapore as well as an associate mediator for the Singapore Mediation Centre.[7] He attended the Harvard University's Advanced Management Programme in 2014. From 1995 to 2002, Tay worked at the Singapore Police Force. At the time when he left the force, he held the appointment of Commanding Officer of the STAR Unit.[7] Since April 2002, Tay has been serving as the National Trade Union Congress' Legal Services Department's Director as well as the Executive Secretary of the Singapore Manual and Mercantile Workers' Union since November 2012.[7]

Tay also holds a handful of other positions at other organisations. Among others, he is an adviser to the Healthcare Services Employees' Union (was previously its Executive Secretary for 8 years); Union of Security Employees (was previously its Executive Secretary for 7 years); Creative, Media and Publishing Union; and the Keppel Employees Union, a board member of the Land Transport Authority and NTUC Learning Hub and a trustee of the Amalgamated Union of Statutory Board Employees and Singapore Industrial and Services Employees' Union.[7] A member of the People's Action Party (PAP), a Singapore-based political party, Tay was officially sworn into parliament on 7 May 2011 as a member of parliament for the Nee Soon GRC, following the 2011 general election. He is also a member of both the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Manpower.[7]

Fighting For Workers' Rights in Labour Court

As Director of Legal Services Department, NTUC, Tay brought forth workers' grievances to the Industrial Arbitration Court in cases involving retrenchment benefits [8] and non-payment of annual increments.[9]

Greater Workplace Protection for PMEs

As Director of PME Alignment Unit, NTUC, Tay lobbied for greater workplace protection (e.g. recourse for termination or unfair dismissals) for PMEs with regard to the Employment Act [10] which resulted in MOM's Employment Act Phase 1 amendments of increasing protection of PMEs earning up to $4500 (with all Parts of the Act save for Part IV), the changes in Part IV of reducing the non-entitlement period of retrenchment benefit period from 3 to 2 years, and the raising of non-workmen salary ceiling from $2000 to $2500.[11]

Protecting Singaporean Jobs

Tay's lobbying for a form of Labour Market Testing in Singapore since 2011 led to MOM's announcement of the Fair Consideration Framework (which employers are expected to publicly advertise a vacancy, keep records and explain grounds for rejecting locals) and the National Jobs Bank.[12]

In his 2016 Debate on President's Address, he called for a PME dependency ratio (akin to those for S Passes and Work Permits) to be implemented for companies which have a weak Singaporean core and a weak commitment to creating a Singaporean core.

Collective Representation for PMEs by Existing Rank-and-file Unions

Tay successfully lobbied for changes in the Industrial Relations Act which allows rank-and-file unions to collectively represent PMEs are part of positive changes that Tay together with the Labour Movement has catalysed for workers.[12]

Legal Advice and Primers For Various Worker Groups

Tay has held regular legal primers on issues affecting new job entrants,[13] PMEs,[14] freelancers,[15] working women,[16] mature workers [17] and workplace bullying.[18]

He also appeared in a YouTube video to share legal advice regarding workplace harassments.[19]

Speaking Up For Workers In Parliament

In the 2014 Budget Debate, Tay surfaced the concerns of PMEs [20] and how the Budget could support them with regards to the 4Ps: protection, progression, placement and privileges [21] -

1. Protection:

- To raise the bar of the existing tripartite mediation framework in both width and depth to cover all workers and go beyond all issues outside the scope of the Employment Act and complement with a tripartite employment tribunal so that disputes that are unable to be resolved at tripartite mediation can be expeditiously adjudicated. - To set up a consolidated Fund set up by the government to assist workers left in the lurch with unpaid wages and benefits.

2. Progression:

- Gain sharing (employers to share the profits/gains from productivity with their workers) to be part of the criteria of PIC and PIC+.

3. Placement:

- To consider linking WCS with the placement schemes run by e2i to help more of mid-career PMEs and those affected by restructuring to be placed into new jobs created by employers under this scheme.

4. Privileges:

- To have more intimate collaborations with different government agencies and statutory boards in deriving greater efficiencies, lower costs for consumers and bring about greater benefits to PMEs.

Addressing Residents' Transport Woes

Tay highlighted to LTA and SMRT the transport woes of Nee Soon East residents which led to increased frequency and number of bus services [22][23][24][25][26]

Measures to Improve Community Facilities and Security

After receiving feedback from Nee Soon East residents, Tay with the help of TCs and RCs put into place the following measures that made living in Nee Soon East better.

1. Carpark high link sheltered drop off points [27]

2. Wheelchair access [28]

3. Construction of sheltered walkway [29]

4. Reducing splashing water from rains [30]

5. Crime prevention measures [31]

6. Keeping Nee Soon Residents updated on future TC developments [32]

Helping Residents With Various Concerns

1. Meeting new Nee Soon East residents [33]

2. Providing assistance to needy residents [34]

3. Helping poor residents improve living conditions [35]

4. Helping residents understand the Budget 2014 [4][36]

Appreciation For Unsung Heroes and Support For Various Causes

Tay has held an Appreciation Dinner for Nee Soon East cleaners,[37] publicly supported Adam Onearmrunner's National Day Run [38] and highlighted responsible pet ownership.[39]

He also shared eco tips for Young NTUC's eco-friendly Run 350.[40] He shared pictures of new innovations which increase productivity in the workplace such as "Iron Man" machine used in Sheraton Towers' housekeeping department.[41]

Timeline of his career experience till March 2014 [2]

1. Assistant Secretary-General, National Trades Union Congress, February 2014 – Present (2 months), Singapore

2. Director, Legal Services Department, NTUC (Nonprofit; 201-500 employees; Program Development industry), June 2011 – Present (2 years 10 months)

3. Director, PME Alignment Unit, NTUC (Nonprofit; 201-500 employees; Program Development industry), June 2011 – Present (2 years 10 months)

4. Executive Secretary, Healthcare Services Employees' Union HSEU, April 2006 – July 2014 (8 years)

5. Executive Secretary, The Singapore Manual and Mercantile Workers' Union, November 2012 – Present (1 year 5 months)

6. Executive Secretary, Union of Security Employees, May 2004 – March 2011 (6 years 11 months)

7. Head, Industrial Relations, Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Employees' Union, December 2003 – April 2007 (3 years 5 months)

8. Assistant Director, Skills Development Department, National Trades Union Congress, May 2002 – April 2004 (2 years)

9. Commanding Officer, Singapore Police Force / Ministry of Home Affairs (Government Agency; 10,001+ employees; Law Enforcement industry), June 1995 – April 2002 (6 years 11 months), Last appointment was as Commanding Officer of the Special Tactics And Rescue (STAR) Unit, Special Operations Command.

Meet-The-People Session

Tay holds a regular Meet-The-People Session every Monday, 7.30pm, at Block 207, Boon Lay Drive, #01-215, Singapore 640207. (Every first and third Monday 7.30pm, at Block 631, Jurong West Street 61, #01-260, Singapore 640631.)

Recognition and legacy

In 1990, Tay received the Public Service Commission (PSC) Scholarship. In 2000, he was awarded the Singapore Police Force's Good Service Medal. In 2005, the Public Service Medal was bestowed upon Tay. Thereafter, Tay obtained the PAP Youth Service Medal in 2007. The same year, the People's Association presented Tay with the 15 Years Community Long Service Award.[7]

In 2010, Tay was awarded the Bintang Bakti Masyarakat (Public Service Star).[7] Inaugurated in 2011, the Patrick Tay Chess Challenge, held in Singapore and organised by the Singapore Chess Federation, is named in Tay's honour.[42]

Personal life

Tay is a Christian. He married wife Michelle Ng at Wesley Methodist Church [43] and has three children.[44] He resides in Singapore.[7]

He takes the effort to cook for his family,[45] bond with them over events [46] and teaches his children the importance of filial piety.[47]

See also

References

  1. ^ http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore-news/paps-west-coast-team-welcomes-patrick-tay-cedric-foo-defend-pioneer
  2. ^ a b http://sg.linkedin.com/pub/patrick-tay-teck-guan/9/47/988
  3. ^ https://www.facebook.com/patrick.t.guan
  4. ^ a b https://www.facebook.com/patrick.t.guan/posts/10152663468491102?stream_ref=10
  5. ^ http://www.ntuc.org.sg/wps/portal/up2/home/aboutntuc/newsroom/speeches/speechesdetails?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/content_library/ntuc/home/about+ntuc/newsroom/speeches/8d7e7d93-d3c7-4239-b5dc-975a2f9bf31f
  6. ^ http://www.ntuc.org.sg/wps/portal/up2/home/aboutntuc/newsroom/speeches/speechesdetails?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/content_library/ntuc/home/about+ntuc/newsroom/speeches/65caba804ee590a1ab63ffbda6c1e78c
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Mr Patrick Tay Teck Guan". Parliament of Singapore. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
  8. ^ http://www.stjobs.sg/career-resources/job-seeking-guide/higher-payouts-for-98-retrenched-workers/a/84972
  9. ^ http://www.siseu.org.sg/wps/portal/siseu/home/news/newsdetails?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/unions_content_library/siseu/home/news/218faa004f19c2b4be0bfebda6c1e78c
  10. ^ http://www.ntuc.org.sg/wps/portal/up2/home/aboutntuc/newsroom/speeches/speechesdetails?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/content_library/ntuc/home/about+ntuc/newsroom/speeches/65caba804ee590a1ab63ffbda6c1e78c
  11. ^ http://www.ntuc.org.sg/wps/portal/spwu/home/workingforu/workingforudetails?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/content_library/ntuc/home/working+for+u/3ff83f004ef51e4db2f6f6bda6c1e78c
  12. ^ a b http://www.ntuc.org.sg/wps/portal/up2/home/areasofinterest/work/workplaceadvice/yourrightsaspmes/yourrightsaspmesdetails?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/content_library/ntuc/home/areas+of+interest/work/workplace+advice/your+rights+as+pmes/31968b89-3888-44ab-bb5c-12bb1c0dc124
  13. ^ http://www.ntuc.org.sg/wps/portal/up2/home/areasofinterest/spotlight/spotlightdetails?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/content_library/ntuc/home/areas+of+interest/spotlight/f79f96804f8e16e395b1f5bda6c1e78c&levelsFromSpotlight=1#
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  15. ^ https://www.ntuc.org.sg/wps/portal/up2/home/areasofinterest/work/workplaceadvice/yourrightsaspmes/yourrightsaspmesdetails?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/content_library/ntuc/home/areas+of+interest/work/workplace+advice/your+rights+as+pmes/fe593c0041359512936bbf0b2551860a
  16. ^ http://www.ntuc.org.sg/wps/portal/up2/home/areasofinterest/work/workdetails?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/content_library/ntuc/home/areas+of+interest/work/b35142004077c20085c097750535b263
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  40. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pgyHQOAOnM
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