End the Postal Strike
Tuesday, 10th June 1952
Lee Kuan Yew was one of the negotiating officer who was employee of Messrs Laycock and Ong that was engaged by the Singapore Post and Telegraphs Uniformed Staff Employees' Union. The 11 days strike concluded when the Union Chief, Yee Meng Seah, accepted the government offer. 1,000 clerks will receive about $500 (28 months') back pay.