my picture of the day is just a green machinery, most likely used on a construction site. what i wanna talk about today is somewhat related to construction and that is to raise awareness of foreign construction workers. how we honor the samsui women in the past who help contribute to the constructing of buildings etc, I think that construction workers are the silent heroes. without them, we won't have our tall buildings and wonderful infrastructure. they slog day and night, under the hot sun and in the wee hours when we are soundly asleep.
they are really an under-appreciated lot. i have to admit, i do keep my distance from the bangla workers and do feel uncomfortable when they do sit beside me on the bus. but yes, lets be more accepting towards them.
i'm sure behind every worker is their own poignant story. most of them leave behind their families, borrowing large sums of money to come here to work in hope of earning a better living so as to provide for their families. work here for them is tough. working long hours at a measly pay. putting up with not-so-ideal living conditions. sometimes, their safety may be overlooked at work. let me share a video with you. this is a something i've always wanted to do but my procrastination has allowed others to achieve things before me again. anyhow, it's a meaningful video and does make one start thinking. and do support the organisation too! http://twc2.org.sg/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc6WlEf27ic
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