Workers of Coca-Cola Philippines decry attacks on labor rights
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Workers of Coca-Cola Philippines decry attacks on labor rights
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Aquino government foot-dragging on ratification of Domestic Workers Convention
Aquino government foot-dragging on ratification of Domestic Workers Convention
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“We expected the Philippines, as chair of the Committee on Domestic Workers that deliberated on the text of the convention with recommendations, to be the first or one of the first to ratify the convention but so far, it seems that it is not in the list of President Aquino’s priorities.” – Filipino Migrant Workers’ Union
10th year of legalization of contractualization marked with nationwide protests
10th year of legalization of contractualization marked with nationwide protests
By MARYA SALAMAT
More than 60-percent of Filipino workers today suffer job insecurity and persistent case of “endo,” short for end of contract, every three to five months.
Workers oppose SSS plans to increase premiums to generate PPP funds
Workers oppose SSS plans to increase premiums to generate PPP funds
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
KMU deputy secretary-general Leandro Gerodias said the agency's main objectives in pushing for higher contributions is to generate more funds for business projects and investments, and not so much to benefit workers in the long run.
Workers imprisoned for exercise of union rights
Workers imprisoned for exercise of union rights
By MARYA SALAMAT
Who says lady justice is blindfolded and does not favor anyone? While Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo remains “detained” at the St. Luke’s Hospital, two Karnation workers died in jail and 18 were imprisoned for three years for conducted a strike.
Comelec employees demand for ‘equal work, equal pay’
Comelec employees demand for ‘equal work, equal pay’
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
"Our present salary grading is not at par with the prevailing salary schedules for the equivalent positions compared to other workers in government. The disparity ranges from three to five grades." Comelec Wage Fight Alliance
Contractualization adds peril to health and safety – women workers
Contractualization adds peril to health and safety – women workers
By MARYA SALAMAT
Contractual women workers do not receive maternity benefits; they receive lower wages and suffer heavy workloads; they have no job security nor union rights. – KMU
Keppel liable for accident but it is up to workers to file claims – DOLE
Keppel liable for accident but it is up to workers to file claims – DOLE
By MARYA SALAMAT
Labor Undersecretary Lourdes Transmonte said the DOLE cannot file a case against Keppel even if its investigation showed that it is liable for the accident.
Related Story: Govt policies blamed for ‘accidents waiting to happen’ in workplaces
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