And the NTUCB also weighed in with a strong statement against the acquisition today. After a General Council meeting on Saturday, it says it does not support the acquisition at this time.

Today, we spoke with the president via Zoom and she told us that they're making the strong statement to stop the BTL board before they sign onto something that will be difficult to legally unwind:...

Ella Waight, President - NTUCB
"So we have to ensure we're strategizing on our approach and how we can put pressure on government to understand. We said no! stop, halt the process. We said no! stop, halt the process. So it's pressure that has to come down. It will be pressure that will come down. So we are strategizing. I hope they do not take NTUCB for granted or the workers at this country for granted or the citizens of this country for granted. Not this time."

"We are ensuring that we make a stand and put as much pressure as we can between today and tomorrow."

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