DO168 to worsen rather than end contractualization — KMU
"We cannot accept the continued legalization of contractualization and proliferation of agencies.”
DO168 to worsen rather than end contractualization — KMU
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Raising workers’ wages should top govt’s priority, IBON survey says
Raising workers’ wages should top govt’s priority, IBON survey says
The gap between the mandated minimum wage and the family living wage has widened over the years.
Labor Summit arrives at consensus vs contractualization
Labor Summit arrives at consensus vs contractualization
“There must be no distinction between Labor-Only Contracting and Job Contracting. Both must be declared illegal.”
‘ECOP’s Dee too greedy, and that’s just one of his problems’ – KMU
‘ECOP’s Dee too greedy, and that’s just one of his problems’ – KMU
“Dee is sticking with their lie that increasing wages would result in job losses while denying the fact that a significant wage hike, through the National Minimum Wage of P750, would only be a 30 percent decrease in their profits as per independent think-tank IBON Foundation’s research. This still leaves them with 70 percent of clean profits to pocket.”
Duterte’s #First100Days | PH labor groups assail employers’ proposal on job contractualization
Duterte’s #First100Days | PH labor groups assail employers’ proposal on job contractualization
“Clearly, the labor department has not yet taken concrete steps to fulfill the President’s commitment.”
#BuildFilipino: Developing local steel industry as a sure bet for change
#BuildFilipino: Developing local steel industry as a sure bet for change
Ibon Foundation and patriotic scientists are pushing for the development of the local steel industry, saying it is a basic industry that has a bearing on the development also of other industries, from construction to transportation to making machines for agriculture and consumer goods production.
Aquino’s legacy| Proliferation of contractual, seasonal, low-quality jobs
Aquino’s legacy| Proliferation of contractual, seasonal, low-quality jobs
The World Bank report noted that around three-quarters of all jobs and two-thirds of urban jobs in the Philippines are informal. Among wage workers, 6 out of 10 are hired informally, it said. “Informal wage workers lack employment contracts and social insurance, and are not protected against unfair dismissal.”
Solon wants probe on illegal lockout in Cebu maternity hospital
Solon wants probe on illegal lockout in Cebu maternity hospital
“This is a reflection of the current state of the country’s health workers who endure low wages under a privatized health system.”
TV5 union says management blind, deaf to workers’ demands
TV5 union says management blind, deaf to workers’ demands
“Just when the company is doing better, the management wants to short change the employees.”
Protest camp of banana workers fired at hours after Kidapawan massacre
Protest camp of banana workers fired at hours after Kidapawan massacre
“The DOLE (Department of Labor and Employment) is sleeping on the case of Musahamat workers and it can no longer pretend that nothing is happening. By being silent, it is being complicit in the apparent campaign to silence the workers in Pantukan by any means possible, including murder.”
Then & Now in APEC-induced ‘development’
Then & Now in APEC-induced ‘development’
“Joblessness has become more widespread, wages have become more depressed, contractualization has become more rampant, and trade-union rights have become more repressed. Juan and Juana dela Cruz became poorer and more frequently hungry.”
Get real & concrete, candidates told at start of economic briefing, campaign season
Get real & concrete, candidates told at start of economic briefing, campaign season
By MARYA SALAMAT
“Aquino’s rhetoric of change and growth cannot hide the reality of worsening conditions, joblessness, poverty and hunger for the majority of our people.” – Kilusang Mayo Uno
Groups say GDP growth over-hyped, shallow
Groups say GDP growth over-hyped, shallow
By MARYA SALAMAT
Rather than being hyped up about the so-called growth and glossing over damning economic trends, the Aquino government is urged to look into indicators that are relevant to the people, such as adequate incomes, stable jobs and sufficient social services.
UP grads to call for decent job opportunities in grad rites’ rally
UP grads to call for decent job opportunities in grad rites’ rally
PRESS RELEASE April 14, 2011 MANILA -- Graduating students of the University of the Philippines Manila will hold a lightning rally at their Graduation Ceremonies tomorrow to condemn the Dept. of Labor and Employment's (DOLE) much-touted 60,000 jobs as an 'insult'...
Slideshow: A Thousand Torches for the Working Class
Slideshow: A Thousand Torches for the Working Class
A Thousand Torches for the Working Class
Of Togas, Jobs, and the Future
Of Togas, Jobs, and the Future
Picture this: you, in your toga, walking along the long aisle, waiting for your name to be called, excited to get hold of that diploma, or medal (if you are an honor student), until that final moment came when you could release a sigh of relief because you’re done...
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