‘Permanent contractuals’ in government increasing
“The term is an oxymoron but it is what best describes the situation of many government employees.” – Ferdinand Gaite, Courage
‘Permanent contractuals’ in government increasing
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State workers slam tax on benefits
State workers slam tax on benefits
“All of us, rank and file employees of the bureaucracy are victims of an apparent policy of pressing down wage levels.” - Courage
Global union calls for reinstatement of NXP unionists, completion of CBA
Global union calls for reinstatement of NXP unionists, completion of CBA
'NXP’s cynical strategy to draw out proceedings and break the resolve of 24 loyal workers and trade union leaders, some of whom have been with the company for 20 years, is an overtly aggressive case of union busting, contravening all international standards on labour legislation.' – IndustriALL
Empty plate lunchbreak protest highlights demand for living wage
Empty plate lunchbreak protest highlights demand for living wage
The protesters said that no amount of reports or studies could cloak the workers’ slide into worse conditions, and the more appalling poverty in urban poor communities where they also live.
Drivers press Supreme Court to stop gov’t from charging exorbitant fines
Drivers press Supreme Court to stop gov’t from charging exorbitant fines
The Stop and Go coalition said the new joint order imposing higher fines and penalties affects not only drivers and operators of public utility vehicles but private motorists as well.
Families of Olalia, Alay-ay shocked by grant of bail to principal suspect in murder case
Families of Olalia, Alay-ay shocked by grant of bail to principal suspect in murder case
On top of Kapunan being out on bail, and only two of the accused in custody, “some of the perpetrators of the beastly torture and cold-blooded murders are still at large, and some of the widely-perceived masterminds are even also implicated in other past shenanigans and present anomalies including the Pork Barrel scam.” – Edre Olalia, National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers
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BPO workers’ group bats for free shuttle service
BPO workers’ group bats for free shuttle service
BIEN Philippines, a duly certified BPO employees association, explained that such shuttle services could help ensure the safety of call center agents and BPO employees especially since they work in shifting schedules and many in graveyard shifts.
‘NXP workers’ struggle belies Labor Dept. claims of respecting union rights’
‘NXP workers’ struggle belies Labor Dept. claims of respecting union rights’
“What we are seeing here is not just the violation of workers’ rights but the government’s collusion with big capitalists as shown in its inaction on labor disputes. The government is standing idly by as violations of trade-union rights continue to be committed.” – KMU
Jobs fair enforcing brain drain, says labor group
Jobs fair enforcing brain drain, says labor group
'Stopping the flight of workers, or the lack of jobs, goes back to the basics -- but the government lacks a blueprint for developing the agriculture sector and other industries to absorb the labor force.'
‘Aquino gov’t’s criminal neglect of occupational safety results in workplace massacres’ – groups
‘Aquino gov’t’s criminal neglect of occupational safety results in workplace massacres’ – groups
"The government's refusal to criminalize and prosecute safety violations consigns our defenseless women workers to modern day slavery. The Philippines will always be the worst place in the world for workers as DoLE stands idly by and merely counts dead women in killer workplaces." – Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Emmi de Jesus
Ka Bel inspires patriotic protests vs. EDCA, union busting
Ka Bel inspires patriotic protests vs. EDCA, union busting
“Crispin Beltran was a patriot who detested foreign troops in Philippine soil, while Aquino is a US puppet who opened up the entire country to US troops. Beltran was a champion of workers’ rights who labored to build unions in the country; Aquino is a capitalist stooge who is presiding over the widespread busting of unions in the country.” – Elmer Labog, KMU
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Labor dept’s complicity in union busting denounced
Labor dept’s complicity in union busting denounced
“If Ka Bel were alive today, he would be here with us fighting the union-busting drive of many capitalists in collusion with the DOLE and the Aquino government. We are giving him the highest tribute in continuing the struggle for workers’ rights, to which he devoted his life.”
Economic zone authority’s role in suppressing wage hike demand, union rights scored
Economic zone authority’s role in suppressing wage hike demand, union rights scored
“It is like we are under martial law in the economic zone and in the workplace.” – Reden Alcantara, NXP workers union president.
‘Unemployment is a problem government has to pull by the roots’ – job applicants
‘Unemployment is a problem government has to pull by the roots’ – job applicants
"No matter how much you trim the statistics of the unemployed, if you don't grab the problem by its roots, it will still sprout." -- A college grad last year who hopes to find a job
‘Job fairs no panacea for joblessness’
‘Job fairs no panacea for joblessness’
“Even if I have already passed the board exam, it's not an assurance that I could land a job immediately.” -- A graduate of engineering
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 turn ‘Endo’ into demand to end contractualization
Workers turn ‘Endo’ into demand to end contractualization
Intensifying contractualization and implementing the two-tier wage system are the two main schemes being availed by the government and employers today to press or cut down wages. - Elmer “Bong” Labog, chairman of Kilusang Mayo Uno
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.
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