Media Release 02 February 2011 “The government has nothing to boast of in this so-called economic growth.” This is the statement of labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) in response to the government’s proud announcement of a 7.3% growth in the Gross Domestic Product in 2010, the highest since the Marcos administration. “Figures have no…
Category: Labor & Employment
Migrant Group Worried by Reports of Withheld Passports of OFWs in Egypt (PR)
PRESS RELEASE February 1, 2011 Migrante International, global alliance of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), today asked the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to look into reports that some OFWs in Egypt are not in possession of their passports. According to Garry Martinez, Migrante International chairperson, their office has been receiving reports from OFWs in Egypt…
Migrante to DFA: Solid Actions, Not Promises, Needed for Safety of OFWs in Egypt (PR)
PRESS RELEASE February 1, 2011 Global alliance of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) Migrante International today called on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to “employ solid and decisive actions and not just empty promises” in ensuring the safety and welfare of OFWs in Egypt. “Hindi na sapat na sabihin lang ng DFA na they are…
In Philippine Hospitals, a Scam Preys on New Nurses
By MARYA SALAMAT
Many hospitals are charging new nurses fees in exchange for work, training and experience, which are required for nursing jobs abroad. This offshoot of the government’s exploitative labor-export policy needs to stop, according to the Gabriela Women’s Party.
Pangasinan Student Trainees Sent to Singapore Complain of Abuse
More student trainees earlier deployed by the Pangasinan State University to train in hotels and restaurants in Singapore went back here recently complaining of poor working conditions in their training.
Bare Contingency Plan to Assist OFWs in Volatile Egypt, Migrant Group Urges Aquino Gov’t (PR)
Press Release 29 January 2011 Raising serious concern on the volatile situation in Egypt, an alliance of Filipino migrant group in the Middle East today urges the Aquino administration to bare its contingency plan to assist overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) working in the now politically volatile country. “The volatile political situation in Egypt marred by…
Deadly Eton Accident Opens Can of Worms About Abuse of Construction Workers
By MAUREEN A. HERMITANIO
The 10 who fell to their death at Lucio Tan’s construction site were contractual workers. Subcontracting and labor-only contracting are a common practice in the construction industry, where workers are thoroughly exploited.
Related Story: Work Safety Group Urges Probe of Lucio Tan Firm for Death of 10 Workers
Work Safety Group Urges Probe of Lucio Tan Firm for Death of 10 Workers
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
The Occupational Health and Safety Development demands a thorough investigation of the death of the 11 workers. “Authorities should investigate the contractor and the owners of Eton for their individual responsibilities or the remiss thereof of providing safety for their workforce, ” the group said.
News in Pictures: Accidents Will Not Justify MRT-LRT Fare Hike, Says Labor Group
MANILA — Amid intensifying calls againsts the impending 56% fare increase in the train systems, the Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) criticized the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) management and Malacañang for using the consecutive accidents at the MRT to justify the proposed hikes, calling it an act of desperation and heartlessness. (Photo by Janess Ann J. Ellao / bulatlat.com)
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