Triumph Bra at Panganib sa Kilusang Paggawa
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Another OFW Faces Execution in Kuwait
Another OFW Faces Execution in Kuwait
Jakatia Pawa of Zamboanga Sibugay was convicted of killing her employer’s daughter; a Kuwaiti court has upheld the verdict. Migrante International denounces the Arroyo regime for not doing enough to save OFWs on death row in other countries.
After Paltry Wage Increase, State Workers to Campaign for More
After Paltry Wage Increase, State Workers to Campaign for More
The recently signed Salary Standardization Law 3 (SSL3) sets new salary rates for state workers. It’s a welcome respite amid the economic crisis, as well as an initial victory of the campaign for better wages. But government workers say SSL3, apart from giving really small increases, still has numerous anti-worker provisions. It is crying out for improvement.
In Triumph’s Underwear Shops in the Philippines, a Fear of Massive Job Layoffs
In Triumph’s Underwear Shops in the Philippines, a Fear of Massive Job Layoffs
Triumph, one of the world’s largest underwear makers, has been re-exporting its raw materials from the Philippines to other countries where labor cost is lower. Its workers are understandably worried. Worse, they have reason to believe that the company may end up becoming a runaway shop.
Slideshow: Triumph Workers Cry Repression
Slideshow: Triumph Workers Cry Repression
Workers at Triumph Cry Repression
‘Improved’ Employment Driven by Survival Instincts, Not Arroyo’s Programs
‘Improved’ Employment Driven by Survival Instincts, Not Arroyo’s Programs
Aside from statistically concealing millions of jobless workers through the use of a flawed methodology, the Arroyo regime makes the deception worse by claiming that the job situation, because of government policies and programs, has improved despite the global crisis.
Jeepney Drivers as Milking Cows of ‘Crocodiles’ in Arroyo Administration
Jeepney Drivers as Milking Cows of ‘Crocodiles’ in Arroyo Administration
Steep increases in fines and penalties, imposed by the Arroyo regime to make up for its chronic revenue shortfalls, are hitting jeepney drivers particularly hard. As if that were not enough, buwayas (crododiles) masquerading as traffic enforcers in colorful uniforms lurk in the streets, waiting to pounce on them at every turn.
Slideshow: Crispin ‘Ka Bel’ Beltran — Man of the Century
Slideshow: Crispin ‘Ka Bel’ Beltran — Man of the Century
Crispin Beltran: Man of the Century
Kin of Luisita Martyrs Benefit from Union Struggle
Kin of Luisita Martyrs Benefit from Union Struggle
They did not die in vain. The families and co-workers of the Hacienda Luisita martyrs said that in spite of the tragedy, they are slowly benefiting from what their kin and comrades gave their lives for.
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