Raising workers’ wages should top govt’s priority, IBON survey says
The gap between the mandated minimum wage and the family living wage has widened over the years.
Raising workers’ wages should top govt’s priority, IBON survey says
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Feedmill workers hit labor commission’s TRO against strike
Feedmill workers hit labor commission’s TRO against strike
“The Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) must draw the line between appeasing big businesses like SIDC and responding to the needs of the workers.”
Labor Summit arrives at consensus vs contractualization
Labor Summit arrives at consensus vs contractualization
“There must be no distinction between Labor-Only Contracting and Job Contracting. Both must be declared illegal.”
Mining giant Oceana Gold fires contractual workers
Mining giant Oceana Gold fires contractual workers
All of the workers fired are contractuals. They hail from Didipio and adjacent villages (barangays), where Oceana Gold and its contractors are supposed to get majority of its employees.
‘ECOP’s Dee too greedy, and that’s just one of his problems’ – KMU
‘ECOP’s Dee too greedy, and that’s just one of his problems’ – KMU
“Dee is sticking with their lie that increasing wages would result in job losses while denying the fact that a significant wage hike, through the National Minimum Wage of P750, would only be a 30 percent decrease in their profits as per independent think-tank IBON Foundation’s research. This still leaves them with 70 percent of clean profits to pocket.”
Duterte’s #First100Days | PH labor groups assail employers’ proposal on job contractualization
Duterte’s #First100Days | PH labor groups assail employers’ proposal on job contractualization
“Clearly, the labor department has not yet taken concrete steps to fulfill the President’s commitment.”
NHA contractual employees want job security, benefits
NHA contractual employees want job security, benefits
More than half a million government employees are non-regulars who are classified under different names, suc as emergency-hired, memorandum-of-agreement (MOA) workers, job-order employees.
Manila Cordage workers defend picket from guards’ assault
Manila Cordage workers defend picket from guards’ assault
Their only demands are regularization on the job, immediate economic relief through a wage increase, and some benefits.
PH workers hold solidarity picket for jailed Korean labor leaders
PH workers hold solidarity picket for jailed Korean labor leaders
'Fighting for workers’ rights is not a crime. No worker should be jailed for exercising his rights.'
Workers present concrete measures to end contractualization
Workers present concrete measures to end contractualization
The KMU asked the government to infuse its anti-contractualization efforts with an aim of promoting regular employment.
MRT3 contractuals to appeal for their jobs, question their ENDO
MRT3 contractuals to appeal for their jobs, question their ENDO
The longtime MRT3 contractual ticket sellers were replaced by new, lower-paid contractual workers, with lower salary grade levels.
CBA negotiations at PDI reach deadlock
CBA negotiations at PDI reach deadlock
“Management has the capacity to grant the Union’s proposal. The issue now is the Management’s willingness to grant the rank-and-file employees’ reasonable and affordable package proposal.”
Japanese embassy picketed over Nakashin workers’ contractualization
Japanese embassy picketed over Nakashin workers’ contractualization
PH labor laws say that employees performing tasks that are “necessary and desirable to the usual business of the company” are considered regular employees.
Last push to override Aquino’s veto of pension hike set next week
Last push to override Aquino’s veto of pension hike set next week
“President Aquino unjustly denied our pensioners the much-needed although still meager pension hike approved by Congress while the SSS top executives are enjoying millions in salaries, perks, and bonuses.” – Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate
Another leftist makes it to Duterte’s cabinet
Another leftist makes it to Duterte’s cabinet
'Joel Maglunsod would surely push for pro-worker reforms and policies in government.'
30 years after Olalia-Alay-ay double murder | Ex-Col. Kapunan acquitted
30 years after Olalia-Alay-ay double murder | Ex-Col. Kapunan acquitted
“The message is clear: lowly soldiers should not follow illegal orders from superiors because they will walk free and (lowly soldiers) will take the fall.”
PBCom employees ask billionaire Lucio Co for wage hike
PBCom employees ask billionaire Lucio Co for wage hike
“This is our continued protest against the near moratorium increases that Management is offering its employees for the next two years’ CBA.”
Solon wants probe on Fabella Hospital transfer
Solon wants probe on Fabella Hospital transfer
“The closure of Fabella hospital, amid the privatization of several other government-run hospitals and healthcare facilities, does not bode well for the continuous hike in maternal and infant mortality rates in the country.”
On Health Workers’ Day, protesters demand wage increase, end to contractualization, privatization
On Health Workers’ Day, protesters demand wage increase, end to contractualization, privatization
“This is a reflection of government neglect and abandonment. One of the solutions is for the state to provide adequate budget to basic and essential health services.”
Employees, patients protest eviction of Fabella Hospital
Employees, patients protest eviction of Fabella Hospital
Health workers and patients of the century-old maternity hospital fear that its transfer is prelude to its privatization.
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