NXP workers picket industrial enclave, condemn ‘martial law’ on workers
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NXP terminates union leaders amid stalled talks for wage hike
NXP terminates union leaders amid stalled talks for wage hike
NXP Semi-conductors, Inc. accused the workers of holding an ‘illegal strike’ because they refused to work on April 9, 17, 18 and May 1, all government-declared holidays.
Neophyte unionists invite others to form own unions
Neophyte unionists invite others to form own unions
"While many thought forming unions is detrimental to workers, genuine unions fight for workers’ rights and against abuses in the workplace." - union leader
Workers, youth, other sectors march in thousands, slam Aquino’s anti-labor policies
Workers, youth, other sectors march in thousands, slam Aquino’s anti-labor policies
“The massive unemployment among the youth is testament to the Aquino regime’s failure to bring change to the lives of Filipinos. Millions of our countrymen are hungrier than ever, with most people remaining jobless, and those with jobs are living with barely sufficient wages.” –Kabataan Party Rep. Terry Ridon
Netizens want wage hike, end to contractualization
Netizens want wage hike, end to contractualization
Bulatlat.com asked netizens to tweet/tag us their Labor Day wish and here are their answers.
Workers, advocates take fight to social media #May1Fight hashtag
Workers, advocates take fight to social media #May1Fight hashtag
For the first time in the Philippines, workers from various companies and labor advocates agreed to use a common hashtag to amplify workers’ voices in digital platforms.
Labor department intervenes in NXP collective bargaining negotiations
Labor department intervenes in NXP collective bargaining negotiations
“The management is harassing and threatening workers, telling them they held a concerted action -- an illegal strike -- when the workers only elected to respect the Philippine holiday. They're just forcing us to work.”
Makati employees hit Meralco rate ‘trickery’
Makati employees hit Meralco rate ‘trickery’
'Meralco TV ads are self-serving...'
Piston submits 7 demands to Aquino
Piston submits 7 demands to Aquino
During a nationally coordinated drivers’ and workers’ protest led by Piston yesterday, March 24, George San Mateo, national president of Piston, said they disagree with the fare hike plan aired by Acto, 1-Utak, Altodap and Fejodap, “because public opinion will be turned against us drivers.”
Workers reject Cha-cha, demand wage hike
Workers reject Cha-cha, demand wage hike
'It is really Aquino who is the driver of the Cha-cha train.'
Herrera Law’s war of attrition vs unions, workers condemned
Herrera Law’s war of attrition vs unions, workers condemned
“With all the ill effects of Herrera Law to workers’ right to security of tenure, right to strike and decent wages, it is but timely for the government to repeal the law and replace it with a genuinely pro-labor Labor Code.” – EILER
State workers protest vs order to refund benefits they received
State workers protest vs order to refund benefits they received
“Unlike Robin Hood who stole from rich people to give to the poor, the Aquino administration is stealing from the poor for the rich and corrupt government officials.” – Ferdinand Gaite, Courage.
They dance vs. privatization of Fabella
They dance vs. privatization of Fabella
'The government may continue to claim partial ownership of Fabella, but the profit motive in the hospital’s operations is already being introduced and patients’ fees are sure to increase.'
Labor group seeks TRO on SSS premium hike
Labor group seeks TRO on SSS premium hike
"Aquino is lying when he said the hike will result in greater benefits for members.”
Why claims of stellar economic growth, industrial peace, taunt rather than cheer PH workers
Why claims of stellar economic growth, industrial peace, taunt rather than cheer PH workers
For progressive unions, Aquino's 'stellar economic growth' and 'industrial peace' are rosy reports that cheer only the corporate few who benefit from it. For the working majority, the claims sounded more like a taunt because it rested on what they call as 'false claims' or deception, coupled with repression.
PH workers tell SoKor govt: Stop trade-union repression
PH workers tell SoKor govt: Stop trade-union repression
The violent repression of Korean railway workers’ strike shows that neoliberal policies like privatization go hand-in-hand with fascist repression. -- KMU
‘Aquino negligent on price hikes as in Yolanda’ – bank employees
‘Aquino negligent on price hikes as in Yolanda’ – bank employees
Typhoon Yolanda destroyed lives and properties of as much as 10 million people in Eastern Visayas, but this “other Yolanda” represented by simultaneous price hikes “will affect most if not all Filipinos.” – Banking and Financial Unions
Consumer group fears MRT-LRT fare hike may be announced in DOTC ‘public consultation’
Consumer group fears MRT-LRT fare hike may be announced in DOTC ‘public consultation’
"This push for a fare hike, which comes in the wake of significant increases in the prices of LPG and other petroleum products and proposals for a record-high power rate hike by Meralco, is part of the economic disaster that the Aquino government is cooking up against the majority of Filipinos,"
Call center employee finds hope for abducted Pa, calls for respect for human rights
Call center employee finds hope for abducted Pa, calls for respect for human rights
After her father disappeared, Jessamine let go of her reluctance to talk to government soldiers and approached her ex-soldier childhood friend, who confirmed that indeed, 'soldiers do bad things to people like (Ben Villeno).'
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