Ronalyn V. Olea | Oct 4, 2011
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PAL workers intensify protest actions
PAL workers intensify protest actions

By MARYA SALAMAT
By October 1, regular PAL workers are under threat of being locked out of PAL, as the Lucio Tan Group of companies would start its outsourcing plan in earnest.
Piston’s George San Mateo, a progressive transport leader
Piston’s George San Mateo, a progressive transport leader

By MARYA SALAMAT
Piston and some of its national leaders have become popular, and as such targets of vilification, because they consistently oppose the exploitation of drivers and Filipinos in general by the oil cartel and all those who “collude” with it.
Transport strike gathers support from different sectors
Transport strike gathers support from different sectors

By MARYA SALAMAT
KMU said the strong Sept 19 protests combined with transport strike in some areas succeeded in explaining the just bases of the protest to the public, effectively garnering their sympathy and support.
Sidebar: Threat of eviction during transport strike forced urban poor protesters out of support rallies
Piston sets Sept. 19 strike as Malacañang dialogue gave nothing “concrete”
Piston sets Sept. 19 strike as Malacañang dialogue gave nothing “concrete”

By MARYA SALAMAT
Transport groups issued the notice of strike amidst efforts by Malacañang to scuttle and threaten the planned strike against oil overpricing, taxes, numerous fees and penalties.
Sidebar: Transport strike aims to affect the profits of the Big 3 – transport groups
Govt workers bewail their conditions as Civil Service Commission turns 111
Govt workers bewail their conditions as Civil Service Commission turns 111

By MARYA SALAMAT
“It is sad that the CSC, which should have been aiding public sector employees, is engaged, instead, in undermining our hard-won gains.” – Rose deBlois, vice-president of Courage.
News in Pictures: Los Angeles janitors fight For their jobs
News in Pictures: Los Angeles janitors fight For their jobs

TEXT AND PHOTOS BY DAVID BACON
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