Workers’ forum, protest mark May 1 in Albay
The minimum wage in the Bicol region at P455 (USD 7.41) per day will never be enough for daily expenses since inflation in the country continues to rise.
Workers’ forum, protest mark May 1 in Albay
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Lanao del Norte plant workers end 52-day strike, clinch wage increase
Lanao del Norte plant workers end 52-day strike, clinch wage increase
The union was able to clinch wage increase, signing bonus, back pay, and adjustments in their work hours.
Workers prepare for Labor Day protests vs crisis, war, repression
Workers prepare for Labor Day protests vs crisis, war, repression
The growing militancy among workers reflects the severity of the crisis gripping their livelihoods.
Kowloon House workers win fight for wage hike, release of service charges
Kowloon House workers win fight for wage hike, release of service charges
"The struggle of Kowloon is also a struggle for other workers to attain a living wage, secure jobs, and their rights."
Kowloon House workers strike vs management’s insistence on ‘pittance’ wage hike
Kowloon House workers strike vs management’s insistence on ‘pittance’ wage hike
The union also raised alarm over KFSI’s continued business expansion through new outlets – currently at around 85 outlets – while refusing to honor mandated wage obligations.
‘Made In Taiwan’ or ‘Made with Forced Labor’?
‘Made In Taiwan’ or ‘Made with Forced Labor’?
The fight is about whether migrant workers can speak out without losing their jobs, housing and right to stay.
Workers face dispersal in Laguna economic zone amid CBA deadlock
Workers face dispersal in Laguna economic zone amid CBA deadlock
"CBA negotiations are meant to uplift labor conditions, but what we see is the opposite—wages stagnate while the cost of living continues to rise."
Lanao del Norte abaca plant workers fight for just wages
Lanao del Norte abaca plant workers fight for just wages
Improving the workers’ situation should be at the center of CBA negotiations, especially amid rising cost of basic goods and services.
Labor NGO urges Nike supplier to ensure workers’ rights after Cebu factory closure
Labor NGO urges Nike supplier to ensure workers’ rights after Cebu factory closure
For many workers, the announcement came abruptly, heightening fears of job loss and financial instability.
Groups warn 4-day work week policy may worsen workers’ burden amid crisis
Groups warn 4-day work week policy may worsen workers’ burden amid crisis
The Confederation for Unity Recognition and Advancement of Government Employees said the memorandum is largely redundant and does not constitute a meaningful labor reform.
Garments factory imposed forced leave, early retirement scheme – labor rights monitor
Garments factory imposed forced leave, early retirement scheme – labor rights monitor
The tragedy is that even brands that have the capacity to improve their workers’ labor rights refuse to do so and are enjoying impunity.
Economic insecurity of women workers worsen
Economic insecurity of women workers worsen
Grassroots organizing, collective action, and advocacy remain crucial in addressing structural inequalities that shape women’s labor conditions.
Kowloon workers decry offer of P10 salary hike
Kowloon workers decry offer of P10 salary hike
“The company of Kowloon would not generate P25 million if not for the blood and sweat of workers."
What every media worker should know about the SC decision on the GMA talents case
What every media worker should know about the SC decision on the GMA talents case
The talent system, a euphemism for contractual employment, is not limited to GMA but a widespread practice in the multi-billion peso TV industry.
GMA talents are not independent contractors
GMA talents are not independent contractors
Unlike a talent with flexible time, GMA talents’ work schedules were dictated by GMA, and the network had the power to require their physical presence at specific times and locations.
‘Plain as day, GMA talents are regular employees’ – SC
‘Plain as day, GMA talents are regular employees’ – SC
“Plain as day, there exists an employer-employee relationship between GMA and respondent."
Insufficient wage increase in Mindanao an ‘abomination’
Insufficient wage increase in Mindanao an ‘abomination’
While we create huge profits for the companies, the government is taking taxes that they are stealing.
Cebu landfill tragedy prompts calls for waste workers magna carta
Cebu landfill tragedy prompts calls for waste workers magna carta
The Magna Carta for Waste Workers must be passed now, before another tragedy claims more lives.
Court orders reinstatement of 131 dismissed Ninja Van riders
Court orders reinstatement of 131 dismissed Ninja Van riders
“By fighting for their rights, the Ninja Van workers have successfully defended their jobs and have pushed the government to commit to upholding labor rights in their workplace and in the entire platform industry.”
Workers decry Marcos Jr. pay hikes for security forces as wages remain frozen
Workers decry Marcos Jr. pay hikes for security forces as wages remain frozen
“The government continues to reward institutions long linked to serious human rights violations while workers are left behind.”
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