“The police wanted to make a statement and terrorize the people especially those critical of government programs such as the bogus jeepney modernization.”
Piston president arrested, handcuffed on way to posting bail
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2-day nationwide transport strike set on Oct 16-17
“What is not being explained fully to the public is the component of corporate takeover and imminent threat of fare hikes in the government’s so-called jeepney modernization program.”
Piston submits 7 demands to Aquino
During a nationally coordinated drivers’ and workers’ protest led by Piston yesterday, March 24, George San Mateo, national president of Piston, said they disagree with the fare hike plan aired by Acto, 1-Utak, Altodap and Fejodap, “because public opinion will be turned against us drivers.”
Groups declare ‘People’s Protest’ a success
By MARYA SALAMAT
When the government and the oil firms heard of the impending protests against oil price hikes early this week, they changed their tune about an impending oil price hike also this week.
Sidebar: Ordinary citizens express disgust over oil price hikes
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.
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
Higher Traffic Violation Fines Add Burden to Drivers
“It’s like we’re now working only for oil companies and traffic-regulating agencies,” said George San Mateo, secretary-general of the Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (Piston), on the increase in traffic violation fines. BY ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO AND MARIANNE FAYE B. MIRAMBEL LABOR WATCH Bulatlat Mario San Juan, 46, a jeepney driver,…
Transport Group Belittles Proposed Fuel Subsidy
BY JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat Posted 8:54 p.m., May 14, 2008 The Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON) belittled the government’s proposal to extend a P2.00/liter fuel subsidy to all public utility vehicleoperators after the Land Transportation and Franchise Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said that the local petroleum dealers will shoulder…