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	Jobs Credit needs more focus Government should create a more targeted scheme for companies that are struggling, says reader. -myp		Govt should take the lead in hiring older workers Readers' friends over 45 have been rejected from public sector jobs.

	An older worker who is still sore over pay cuts Drive to change salary rule: Unions, consultants react. -ST			Bosses need to change mindset Many retrained seniors worried their employers not keen on keeping them. -ST

	Too old for library job Library only considers job applicants aged 50 and below. -ST			As if 2009 never happened... Many companies plan to reverse pay curbs, relax belt-tightening in 2010. -BT

	Facing up to a new world of low wages There's no stopping firms in a borderless world to relocate to where labour costs less.			Pay cut at age 60 a relic to be discarded Retirement Age Act has inadvertently tilted power too much in favour of employers. -ST

	Crossing 50: Worries of a working heartlander The troubles of the working class who are caught in the middle age group. -ST			NTUC seeks a pro-worker and pro-business solution NTUC labour movement will work closely with the tripartite partners to find a pro-business and pro-worker way forward.

	Employers recognise age impact on wages has diminished Legislation has removed acrimony between employers and employees when discussing wage cuts at 60.			Older staff face double whammy Retaining older workers is a major challenge for companies in Singapore.

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