National Workers Congress, a ploy to undermine state workers’ rights – government unions
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‘Philex’s unstable tailings dam shatters myth of responsible mining’
‘Philex’s unstable tailings dam shatters myth of responsible mining’
By MARYA SALAMAT
Philex has reportedly been filling its tailings ponds to way over its capacity, doing only “mitigating measures” against likely spills, and ignoring the pond’s ending lifespan.
Arraignment of accused in Olalia-Alay-ay murder reopens wounds, yearning for justice
Arraignment of accused in Olalia-Alay-ay murder reopens wounds, yearning for justice
By MARYA SALAMAT
The accused and powerful personalities backing them have used political influence, legal wrangling, and even veiled threats to elude justice.
Plight of Pagasa employees prompts calls for salary hike, review of Magna Carta for Scientists
Plight of Pagasa employees prompts calls for salary hike, review of Magna Carta for Scientists
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
A storm has been brewing, not only within the Philippine area of responsibility but within weather bureau Pagasa itself.
Number of undocumented OFWS in Saudi Arabia rising
Number of undocumented OFWS in Saudi Arabia rising
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“There's now a combined estimate of at least 12,000 to 14,000 undocumented OFWs in Saudi Arabia, higher than last year's estimate pegged from 8,000 to 10,000." – Migrante
Teachers oppose Aquino’s ban on bonuses
Teachers oppose Aquino’s ban on bonuses
INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“Instead of heeding the just demands of state workers for adequate remuneration and tighter price controls, Aquino targets public servants, whose basic take-home pay cannot them home.”– ACT
SONA 2012: Reporting housekeeping and half-truths
SONA 2012: Reporting housekeeping and half-truths
By SONNY AFRICA/IBON Foundation
In closing the 2012 SONA, President Aquino asked rhetorically: “Isn’t the agenda for change moving forward?” Unfortunately after two years, there is clearly no fundamental change and no systematic economic reforms taking place.
Radio workers in Davao, Manila hit management’s ‘illegal acts’
Radio workers in Davao, Manila hit management’s ‘illegal acts’
By MARYA SALAMAT
While the Radio Mindanao Network’s Davao workers are on strike and the Manila workers battling for the certification of its union, the management, the workers said, has been delaying the negotiations and has been trying to bust the union.
State workers call for wage increase, not wage freeze
State workers call for wage increase, not wage freeze
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
“Our call is for the government to provide immediate relief to the lowly state workers who are reeling not just from the rising cost of basic commodities but also from the effects of the taking away by the government of our hard-earned benefits.”
Campaign against privatization of public hospitals intensifies
Campaign against privatization of public hospitals intensifies
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
Bayan Muna Rep. Teddy Casiño urges his fellow lawmakers to withdraw support from privatization of public hospitals.
Child labor, an offspring of ‘bankrupt employment, economic program’
Child labor, an offspring of ‘bankrupt employment, economic program’
By MARYA SALAMAT
Child labor arises in the Philippines because of the government’s failure in generating decent jobs. – KMU
TRO against Cobankiat strikers condemned
TRO against Cobankiat strikers condemned
By MARYA SALAMAT
The Parañaque court’s TRO resulted in the deployment of more than 70 policemen and Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) and a fire truck in the strike area.
Aboitiz intensifies harassment of workers to avert strike
Aboitiz intensifies harassment of workers to avert strike
By MARYA SALAMAT
VECO workers are being asked to explain why they had taken part in the May Day rally wearing their uniforms, and why they had hurled tomatoes at the picture of President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III during the May 1 program.
Electric company workers under Aboitiz gear for strike
Electric company workers under Aboitiz gear for strike
By MARYA SALAMAT
When the collective bargaining negotiations reached an impasse on the issue of wage increases, the management isolated the union president, withheld union dues, and initiated punitive action against the workers who attended the recent May 1 rally.
Cobankiat warehouse workers go back on strike
Cobankiat warehouse workers go back on strike
By MARYA SALAMAT
The management of Cobankiat reneged on its agreement with the union to reinstate the workers it terminated.
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