Aquino pressing down wages — KMU
In 10 regions, wages are lower than P290.
In 10 regions, wages are lower than P290.
The disparity between the rich and the poor has only widened as wages were kept depressed and dragged further down by the two-tier wage system, which the Aquino administration introduced early into its term.
"While many thought forming unions is detrimental to workers, genuine unions fight for workers’ rights and against abuses in the workplace." - union leader
By MARYA SALAMAT
From now on, the KMU warned, the government will freeze minimum wages via its new wage system.
By MARYA SALAMAT
Labor groups slammed the Aquino government’s two tiered wage system saying that it would effect wage cuts, prompt massive layoffs and contractualization, and legalize violations against the minimum wage law.
By MARYA SALAMAT
“Not only is the Aquino government refusing to approve a significant wage hike, it is also implementing new policies that further press down workers’ wages.” – KMU
By MARYA SALAMAT
“The labor department itself has maneuvered to deceive workers with a supposed wage hike whose determination the capitalists hold now even more firmly in their hands.” – PAMANTIK–KMU
2nd part: In Calabarzon, workers get first taste of wage cuts via two-tier wage system
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