For these workers, unionism does wonders
“When I became a regular worker, I joined the union immediately. The union serves as our voice.”
For these workers, unionism does wonders
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Jeepney drivers kick off transport strike vs. phaseout
Jeepney drivers kick off transport strike vs. phaseout
Jeepney drivers held a transport strike today as the Philippine government continues its plan to phase out not only a cultural icon in the country but the most common and affordable means of transportation for ordinary folk.
Cebu workers decry labor right rights violations
Cebu workers decry labor right rights violations
Among the cases the workers brought to the attention of the labor department is the harassment against Jaime Paglinawan, and several other workers rights advocates, whose photos appeared in a Facebook post, with a note that read, “they are the root cause of violence in our society.”
Marcos Jr. urged to prioritize local sugar mills
Marcos Jr. urged to prioritize local sugar mills
The country’s sugar workers called on Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to reopen the Central Azucarera de Don Pedro, Inc. (CADPI) in Nasugbu, Batangas, to boost the country’s sugar supply and ethanol production.
Groups urge DA to take over Batangas sugar mill
Groups urge DA to take over Batangas sugar mill
The call comes from concerns of “possible bankruptcy of 4,584 sugarcane planters [and] less work for more than 10,000 sugarcane field workers."
Labor groups to Int’l Labor Organization high-level mission: Abolish NTF-ELCAC
Labor groups to Int’l Labor Organization high-level mission: Abolish NTF-ELCAC
Women Workers United urged the ILO-HLTM delegates to defend the rights and freedoms of working women, and to hold the NTF-ELCAC and all perpetrators of violations of the right to organize and for freedom to associate accountable.
Groups hope ILO mission will investigate labor rights violations in the Philippines
Groups hope ILO mission will investigate labor rights violations in the Philippines
As the International Labour Organization (ILO) started its four-day High-Level Tripartite Mission (HLTM) today, January 23, labor organizations are hopeful that violations of workers’ rights would be investigated.
Labor rights groups assert workers’ rights in ILO dialogue
Labor rights groups assert workers’ rights in ILO dialogue
Progressive groups sent off labor leaders as they set to participate in the three-day dialogue with the International Labor Organization (ILO) at the Diamond Hotel, Makati.
Int’l body investigates plight of agricultural workers
Int’l body investigates plight of agricultural workers
UMA Isabela documented at least 50 cases of forced surrenders. Meanwhile, the National Federation of Sugar Workers (NFSW) said that forced surrenders reduced their membership of 12,000 sugar workers to only around 6,000.
The Fighting Times of Jon Melrod
The Fighting Times of Jon Melrod
This book will certainly arm the consciousness and inspire a new generation of labor organizers and workers of the skills and attitude to challenge the odds.
#NoGoldenEra | Workers suffer as pay remains insufficient amid incessant price hikes
#NoGoldenEra | Workers suffer as pay remains insufficient amid incessant price hikes
This year, workers intensified their calls for a wage hike and the lowering of prices, saying that the pay should be able to cover the needs of a family of five.
OFWs seek to abolish overseas employment certificate
OFWs seek to abolish overseas employment certificate
“We are asking the (Philippine Overseas Labor Office) to look into this and abolish the OEC because this is an added burden and cost to our fellow migrant workers.”
On Bonifacio Day, workers demand wage increase, better working conditions
On Bonifacio Day, workers demand wage increase, better working conditions
The minimum wage in the Philippines barely covers the needs of a family of five.
Women workers decry union-busting, red-tagging
Women workers decry union-busting, red-tagging
Among the issues confronting women workers are union-busting and redtagging.
Food advocates say wage hike needed to urgently address inflation
Food advocates say wage hike needed to urgently address inflation
"The supervening event of a very high inflation is enough reason to raise the wages of workers, salaries of employees and livelihoods of [Filipinos]."
Gov’t workers renew calls for higher pay despite Marcos Jr.’s apathy to their plight
Gov’t workers renew calls for higher pay despite Marcos Jr.’s apathy to their plight
Various government workers' unions have gathered to call for higher pay and better working conditions as they assail the apparent indifference of the Marcos Jr. administration to their plight.
‘Vetoed tax break for Filipino teachers, a far cry from Marcoses’ unpaid estate taxes’
‘Vetoed tax break for Filipino teachers, a far cry from Marcoses’ unpaid estate taxes’
“There is nothing to fret about the proposed reimbursement of the P1.5 billion collected taxes from 700,000 poll workers who served during the last election. If at all, they should be thanked for their service, and this can help them make ends meet amid this crisis we are in."
Gov’t workers fear massive layoffs over Marcos Jr. ‘rightsizing’ plans
Gov’t workers fear massive layoffs over Marcos Jr. ‘rightsizing’ plans
Government workers are worried over the reported plans of Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.'s administration to ‘rightsize’ government agencies, saying “ordinary Filipino government workers are the usual victims of this mass layoff.”
Proposed tax hike to burden low-income Filipinos
Proposed tax hike to burden low-income Filipinos
A labor group assailed the Department of Finance’s proposed tax reform for the new administration, saying the government apparently does not care on people’s welfare.
What gov’t workers want from the next Philippine president
What gov’t workers want from the next Philippine president
Ending contractualization is a campaign promise of President Duterte.
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