SINGAPORE: Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), owned by Genting Singapore, has made a one-off cut in its workforce as part of cost-cutting measures in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, it said on Wednesday (Jul 15).
In its statement, RWS did not give the number of employees affected.
AdvertisementAdvertisementThe resort, one of Singapore's top tourist attractions, encompasses a hotel, a casino and the Universal Studios theme park among other attractions.
[h=3]READ: Casinos, Universal Studios, Singapore Zoo among 13 attractions to reopen in July during Phase 2[/h]In a joint statement, the Attractions, Resorts and Entertainment Union and the Employment and Employability Institute (e2i) said they were notified in advance of the layoffs.
"The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the tourism industry is unprecedented, immediate and immense," the statement said.
AdvertisementAdvertisement"We held many discussions with RWS on minimising wage and labour-related cuts. RWS had fulfilled its obligations and workers also assisted along the way; including helping out at Community Care Facilities.
Retrenchment is therefore taken as a last resort."
The union also said it has worked with the resort to extend "fair compensation terms, employment-related and placement assistance" to affected employees.
CNA has contacted RWS to get more details of the layoffs.
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