30-3-75 The Straits Times

Laid Off Electronic Workers May Get Back Jobs

Singapore electronics workers entrenched last year may be back at their jobs within the next three to four months because the industry's business is beginning to 'pick up' again.

Most of the 16,900 workers affected by the recession were electronics workers, especially women. But with fresh orders, 'the situation has improved. One big electronics firm has already recalled more than 100 workers.