Contractuals making fastfood equipment hold strike in Laguna ecozone
They work 12 hours every day, with regular four-hour overtime that often turns into an overnight overtime.
Contractuals making fastfood equipment hold strike in Laguna ecozone
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#MayoUno2018 | Workers in a show of force, unity vs. contractualization, anti-labor policies
#MayoUno2018 | Workers in a show of force, unity vs. contractualization, anti-labor policies
“There are more than 20 million contractual workers in the country. Until we see massive regularization, expect more workers to flood the streets in protest.”
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‘Fake’ Tanggal-Bulok just a repackaged jeepney phaseout – transport strikers
‘Fake’ Tanggal-Bulok just a repackaged jeepney phaseout – transport strikers
“Public transport must not fall under big private businesses because it will only be a milking cow for them.”
On workers’ draft Executive Order to End Endo | ‘Any EO weaker than this is unacceptable’
On workers’ draft Executive Order to End Endo | ‘Any EO weaker than this is unacceptable’
“President Duterte’s ‘compromise’ means that he wants workers to be exploited indefinitely; and that we could never accept.”
TNCS, Big Biz are big employers of contractuals
TNCS, Big Biz are big employers of contractuals
These are just some examples readily provided by one labor organization.
‘Free our labor organizer’ — KMU asks PNP
‘Free our labor organizer’ — KMU asks PNP
Marklen Maojo Maga, 39, was arrested by policemen in plainclothes at around 8:40 a.m. after he brought his son to school. It was only in the evening that his family and lawyers confirmed that he is being held at the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group compound in Camp Crame.
Workers camp out vs Duterte tack on contractualization
Workers camp out vs Duterte tack on contractualization
The consensus among labor groups is that contractual workers constitute at least half of the employed, and in many instances, up to eight in every 10 employed.
In Duterte crackdown vs Left, govt troops also target unionists in Mindanao
In Duterte crackdown vs Left, govt troops also target unionists in Mindanao
On January 29, around 1 p.m., soldiers from the 66th IBPA & 25th IBPA gathered the residents of Sitio Pogi, Brgy. San Miguel, Compostela, and presented names of civilians they alleged to have links and tasks in the revolutionary NPA, including some union leaders of a banana company, namely Roland Cobrado, Perlita Milallos, and Elmer Atamosa.
A month after fatal NCCC mall fire| Still no investigation results, no accountability
A month after fatal NCCC mall fire| Still no investigation results, no accountability
“The government refuses to learn lessons from the country’s experiences with deadly factory fires.”
Senate’s quick passage of Workers Safety Bill sought after Davao Mall Fire
Senate’s quick passage of Workers Safety Bill sought after Davao Mall Fire
There was no fire alarm, fire exits were blocked, and sprinklers did not work in the SSI office at the NCCC mall.
Transport Strike set against Govt ‘PR’ to replace, move jeepneys to big biz
Transport Strike set against Govt ‘PR’ to replace, move jeepneys to big biz
The selling price of the new jeepneys the government wanted the operators to purchase ranged from P1.5 million to P1.6 million ($27,840 to $31.82). Under a seven-year loan package with interest, the final price would be more than P2 million each, making the government-vetted jeepney as costly as a sports utility vehicle.
Transport strike succeeds, Day 2 still on for ‘people-centered jeepney modernization’
Transport strike succeeds, Day 2 still on for ‘people-centered jeepney modernization’
“Why will jeepney operators accept indebtedness when the jeepneys they already have can be rehabilitated to fit the clean air, safety and other requirements of the government?”
Long workhours, reduced pay await workers in compressed work week proposal – labor NGOs
Long workhours, reduced pay await workers in compressed work week proposal – labor NGOs
The House of Representatives has passed House Bill 6152 this week. It will allow employers to implement four-day or five-day workweek with workers still clocking in a total 48 hours of work per week. This would mean 9.6 hours to 12 work hours per day, without overtime pay.
Mindanao workers at #SONA2017 | ‘Duterte fortifies rather than ends contractualization’
Mindanao workers at #SONA2017 | ‘Duterte fortifies rather than ends contractualization’
“It’s as if they’re just playing with us workers.”
Combating contractualization, Martial Law, Caraga mine workers camp out at labor department
Combating contractualization, Martial Law, Caraga mine workers camp out at labor department
‘Mine companies let workers’ families starve while they rake in huge profits. The workers’ plight has taken a turn for the worse under Martial Law in Mindanao, given its assault on their right to express legitimate demands, form an assembly, and hold strikes.’
Contractuals on strike in Carmelray ecozone oppose employers’ call for TRO
Contractuals on strike in Carmelray ecozone oppose employers’ call for TRO
“We cannot be blocked by legalities that would further put workers away from their rightful demands.”
Bello urged to speak out vs Martial Law in Mindanao, uphold workers’ rights
Bello urged to speak out vs Martial Law in Mindanao, uphold workers’ rights
“All workers at the picket line were beaten up, even the seniors. The workers were told by the soldiers that they have to leave the picket line because it’s already Martial Law.
Workers on 2-month strike harassed by soldiers in Mindanao
Workers on 2-month strike harassed by soldiers in Mindanao
On May 27, the soldiers barged into the picket line of Shin Sun workers in ComVal. They asked the workers to pack up, go home, put an end to their strike so production at the fruit company can resume.
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