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Key facts
Counted staff
11
self-reported 11–50 band
Founded
1959
67 years
Legal entities
None matched
Office countries
1
1 address
Funding rounds
None on record
Company type
Nonprofit
self-reported
Description
The SMMWU was formed on 18 January 1959 by a group of seven industrial and clerical workers who had broken away from the pro-communist Singapore General Employees Union (SGEU). The Union was registered on 11 February 1959 with only 300 members in three branches, viz; the Singapore Glass Factory, Malayan Stevedoring and Malayan Electro Plating Company. T. Vincent Gomez became the first Secretary General of the Union.
On 21 February 1970, the SMMWU gave up 10,000 of its members in the industrial branches and a sum of $50,000, to set up an industrial Union known as the Industrial Labour Organization of Singapore. This name was changed to The Singapore Industrial Labour Organization (SILO), in December 1973. SMMWU was originally established to represent both white and blue collar workers. However, after the formation of SILO, it was decided that SILO would represent the blue collar or industrial workers while SMMWU would represent mainly white-collar workers.
Today, the SMMWU is the largest union affiliated to NTUC representing mainly commerce & service workers in the private sector.
Locations
Country footprint
Show as table · Offices in 1 country
| Countries | 1 |
|---|---|
| Primary country | SG |
All codes: SG
Addresses
- SGLorong 24A Geylang; No 65; Geylang, Central Singapore 398589Primary
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People & contacts
2 employee profiles on record · names withheld.
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FAQ
How many people work at The SMMWU?
11 counted staff profiles at January 2026, inside the self-reported 11–50 band.
Where does The SMMWU have offices?
One address on record, Singapore only. Primary: Lorong 24A Geylang, No 65, Geylang, Central Singapore 398589.
Has The SMMWU raised funding?
None linked to this brand.
Which companies are listed alongside The SMMWU?
Seven peer profiles on record: Singapore Industrial And Services Employees' Union (SISEU) and Synex Consulting Group.