By MARYA SALAMAT
Although most came from firms belonging to the top 500 corporations, with some being subsidiaries of top global corporations, the unionists complained also of low wages and threats to their job security.
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Labor Groups Prepare Mass Actions for May 1 “and Beyond”
By MARYA SALAMAT Bulatlat.com MANILA – On May 1 labor groups in the country plan to hold mass actions in various locations as they press the government to swiftly legislate a P125 across-the-board wage increase. In the days leading to that, they announced activities in workers communities, inviting support and participation of workers, women, youth…
As Preview to May 1 Protest, Workers Urge People to Join Day of Outrage On Apr 14
By MARYA SALAMAT
“The Filipino workers and people have every reason to be outraged by the Aquino government’s refusal to implement a substantial wage hike while allowing prices to increase unabated.” – Koalisyon ng Manggagawa at Mamamayang Pilipino (KPMM)