Top senatorial bets in surveys not pro-workers – labor unions
“The right to unionize is in the Constitution but it is still being prohibited."
Top senatorial bets in surveys not pro-workers – labor unions
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On Women’s Day, Nexperia workers prove the power of strike
On Women’s Day, Nexperia workers prove the power of strike
“It was nerve-wracking, especially since it was our first time and it was inside the company. But once we were there, we had no choice but to be brave. We had to stand firm—no one would give up,” a Nexperia woman worker said.
Nexperia management blocks striking workers’ access to food
Nexperia management blocks striking workers’ access to food
Food blockade has been observed as a recurring action imposed by the management and private security in response to the workers’ right to strike.
Nexperia workers go on strike to demand reinstatement of officers, resumption of CBA negotiations
Nexperia workers go on strike to demand reinstatement of officers, resumption of CBA negotiations
“We are staging this strike so that our legitimate demands will be met. We are only looking for fair wages and benefits. Instead, [Nexperia] management has given us notices of termination.”
Coca-Cola’s Cebu plant to retrench over 200 workers
Coca-Cola’s Cebu plant to retrench over 200 workers
Coca-Cola Cebu is set to retrench the workers following the termination of their contract with manpower agency Exeltech Manpower and Services Incorporated. However, the Center for Trade Union and Human Rights noted that the retrenchment actually comes following an order from the Department of Labor and Employment to regularize the workers, calling the move a “naked display of corporate greed."
Central Luzon Link Expressway guards’ salaries delayed since Christmas
Central Luzon Link Expressway guards’ salaries delayed since Christmas
At least ten security guards posted for duty along the Central Luzon Link Expressway spent last Christmas with no wages.
P23 wage hike an ‘insult’ to Northern Mindanao workers, labor group says
P23 wage hike an ‘insult’ to Northern Mindanao workers, labor group says
Bulatlat gathered the wage orders issued by RTWPB Northern Mindanao in the past years and found out that the most recent wage hike is the lowest increase to be implemented since 2018, specifically in the non-agriculture sector.
Paperland union prexy dismissed just before Christmas
Paperland union prexy dismissed just before Christmas
“Ayroso has long been the target [of management] because of his willingness to fight for their Collective Bargaining Agreement, Occupational Safety and Health inspections, and other workers’ rights,” Kilusang Mayo Uno said in its statement.
Nexperia management fires union prexy, 3 other officers while CBA nego ongoing
Nexperia management fires union prexy, 3 other officers while CBA nego ongoing
“Instead of addressing the just and reasonable demands of the workers, their response is union busting,” NAFLU-KMU said in a statement. “Their goal is to force the workers to accept the very low offer of a P17-wage increase, which is not enough to support a decent living amid rising prices of goods and services.”
Workers in Southern Tagalog pin hope in unionism amid an uncertain Christmas
Workers in Southern Tagalog pin hope in unionism amid an uncertain Christmas
“Time and again, we’ve proven that the union is the strongest weapon and shield that we have against exploitation.”
Making them visible: Invisible Labor archives the workers’ struggle
Making them visible: Invisible Labor archives the workers’ struggle
Invisible Labor's director Joanne Cesario said that the documentary’s success was a collective effort by the workers’ movement and advocates dedicated to preserving labor history. Reflecting on a 2022 gathering of labor rights advocates, Cesario shared how they recognize the urgent need to mainstream labor history, even within the workers’ movement itself.
Unstable platforms: How the ‘gig economy’ is pushing workers off the edge
Unstable platforms: How the ‘gig economy’ is pushing workers off the edge
Platform workers often fall into debt either as a result of working or in the process of getting into the industry. Dr. Cheryl Ruth Soriano noted that in many cases, workers took out loans to use as initial capital, usually to purchase motorcycles, fuel, shoulder maintenance costs, and so on.
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A year on, still no justice for killed labor organizer
A year on, still no justice for killed labor organizer
“Like most victims of extrajudicial killings, the police used the story line that he resisted arrest and was killed. But our initial findings reveal that he was killed on purpose. He was considered as ‘enemy of the state’ under the Marcos Jr. administration."
In Cagayan de Oro, jeepney owners are forced to sell jeepneys over uncertainties
In Cagayan de Oro, jeepney owners are forced to sell jeepneys over uncertainties
Since its launch in June 2017, several groups have continuously protested against the government's public transport modernization program (PTMP). In Cagayan de Oro, a few jeepney operators were forced to sell their units, losing interest in the program.
2-day transport strike a success – transport groups
2-day transport strike a success – transport groups
"If the LTFRB only knows about extensions, what’s stopping the government from just scrapping the whole program instead of repeatedly deceiving and playing us around?”
What you need to know about the mass layoff of Bacolod Water District Employees
What you need to know about the mass layoff of Bacolod Water District Employees
From previously having 500 personnel, only 23 were retained for the monitoring unit. Sixty of the retrenched employees filed a complaint to the regional office of CSC in the Western Visayas, which BACIWA responded by declaring their positions “redundant” through an office order. On August 21, 2021, the CSC ordered the reinstatement of 60 employees “without loss of seniority and shall be entitled to full pay from the time of their separation until actual reinstatement.”
Laguna workers fight back vs. worsening conditions, attacks
Laguna workers fight back vs. worsening conditions, attacks
“There is nothing new for workers in Bongbong Marcos’ ‘Bagong Pilipinas’. Workers still face repression, illegal retrenchment, and other forms of exploitation.”
Nexperia workers to hold strike over mass layoff
Nexperia workers to hold strike over mass layoff
"Many of the dismissed employees had been with the company for years, contributing to its growth and stability," said Fajardo, emphasizing that "the layoffs are a clear attempt to weaken the union and silence workers' voices."
PH’s average minimum wage can’t feed a five-member family
PH’s average minimum wage can’t feed a five-member family
For a breadwinner in a five-member family in Metro Manila, this falls short of P686.49, as the family daily living wage in NCR is P1,190, according to the economic think tank IBON Foundation.
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