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PH again lands on global top 10 worst countries for workers
'In the Philippines, union members are particularly at risk of violence, intimidation and murder,' says the International Trade union Confederation
'State of limbo': Labor groups oppose deployment ban on health workers
The ban is 'unfair,' especially to workers who already have jobs waiting for them abroad, says the Nagkaisa Labor Coalition
Labor groups eye complaint vs Bello over deal with employers
Nagkaisa and Kilusang Mayo Uno say it was 'wrong' for Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III to grant the Employers' Confederation of the Philippines a 3-year labor inspection moratorium
Labor groups thank Henry Sy Sr as 'biggest job provider'
(UPDATED) 'We also recognize as part of his lasting legacy for workers and their families his last-minute efforts to commit to voluntarily regularize and directly hire thousands of SM employees into SM over a period of time,' a labor group says
Labor groups enraged as Duterte sacks Leftist Usec Joel Maglunsod
(UPDATED) President Rodrigo Duterte fires Labor Undersecretary Joel Maglunsod without explaining why, but mentions the rising number of workers' strikes in the country
Labor groups dismayed by signed 'employer-backed' EO vs endo
The executive order against contractualization signed by President Rodrigo Duterte does not include a key provision from the labor draft that mandates direct hiring of employees
Malacañang: Duterte EO on 'endo' to 'side with labor forces'
The executive order, which Malacañang previously downplayed, may be finalized by May 1, Labor Day, says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque
Will Duterte sign EO vs contractualization on April 16?
After being postponed twice this year, will the executive order against contractualization finally get President Rodrigo Duterte's approval?
Labor groups hit Duterte: Where's signed EO vs contractualization?
Once again, President Rodrigo Duterte fails to sign the proposed executive order ending contractualization on his self-imposed deadline
DOLE denies delaying signing of EO vs contractualization
Labor groups are asking President Rodrigo Duterte to fulfill his 2016 campaign promise to end contractualization. The Department of Labor and Employment urges them to be patient.
DOLE hits over 30% of regularization target as yearend nears
The Department of Labor and Employment says 75,430 workers have already been regularized as of November 3
DOLE, labor unions eye new EO to stop contractualization
The Department of Labor and Employment is open to creating a joint draft of an executive order against contractualization that would be submitted to President Rodrigo Duterte
Duterte's silence on workers' issues in SONA 2017 disappointing – labor unions
His silence is a great disappointment for workers as we were expecting him to announce the release of an executive order prohibiting all forms of contractualization says labor coalition Nagkaisa
Is it time for a national minimum wage?
A national minimum wage is among the issues expected to be taken up when President Rodrigo Duterte meets with labor groups on May 1
Labor groups urge Duterte to sign EO vs contractualization
Labor groups urge President Rodrigo Duterte to keep his promise to end contractualization in time for Labor Day on May 1
Keeping 'endo' alive: DOLE’s Department Order No. 174
The labor department s dilly dallying is in stark contrast to the President’s consistent and unequivocal stand against contractualization
'Legal' contractualization still allowed in new DOLE order
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III says only Congress not the Department of Labor and Employment can completely ban contractualization
Labor groups: Draft order vs contractualization betrays dialogue with Duterte
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III says In the meantime there s a law which allows certain forms of contractualization That is what we will implement
Duterte to meet with labor groups on February 27
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III says the signing of the department order requiring agencies or contractors to regularize workers will be deferred until after the meeting
No 'endo' in 2017? Challenge of ending labor contractualization
Labor Undersecretary Dominador Say says they are confident about regularizing the 65 000 employees affected by the 5 5 5 scheme
DOLE order ending contractualization expected in February
Labor secretary Silvestre Bello III wants to sign the department order on Valentine s Day February 14
SONA 2015: Too rosy a picture of labor gains?
Aquino fails to mention plans on how to address widespread contractual labor while groups challenge the President s claim that OFWs have returned for good
Valenzuela Mayor Gatchalian faces criminal raps over Kentex fire
The Department of Justice special panel also recommends a further investigation of the possible liabilities of labor officials over the largest industrial accident in the country
DOLE endorses to DOJ criminal cases vs Kentex
Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz turns over to Justice Secretary Leila de Lima a briefer on violations of labor laws detailing possible evidence to support criminal action against Kentex Manufacturing and its subcontractor
Dire conditions found in factories around Kentex
Workers are not provided with personal protective equipment including earplugs for noise pollution face masks for airborne contaminants and welding goggles
Victims' kin, survivors file criminal raps vs Kentex
A total of 52 – 8 casualties kin and 44 survivors – name 9 Kentex owners as respondents in their criminal complaint
Kentex says kin of more than half of fire casualties will settle
The settlement of the civil aspect of the case aside the workers say they will still file a criminal complaint against the footwear manufacturer
Kentex 'dummy' ordered to pay P8.3M to 99 workers
The amount is higher than the initial estimate of P7 8 million
Kentex survivors, victims' kin file complaint vs Baldoz, Roxas
Workers go to the Ombudsman wary that the Aquino government is sparing Cabinet members and eyeing only Valenzuela local officials for possible charges
DOJ creates special panel on Kentex factory fire
The 6 member panel will review official reports and gather evidence to determine criminal and administrative charges over the deadly blaze
Metro Manila needs more labor laws compliance officers
There are only about 150 labor laws compliance officers in the region catering to over 37 344 establishments far from the recommendation of the International Labor Organization
No push from Aquino to pass pro-worker laws
Aquino says there is already an impetus from members of Congress themselves to enact these laws
Labor laws compliance system is 'landmark reform' – DOLE
With the unfortunate incident happening under a system lauded for being a game changer in workplace assessment Aquino is under pressure to institute long lasting pro worker reforms
Kentex to pay at least P7.8M to 'underpaid' workers – DOLE
The amount excludes unpaid law mandated benefits reportedly denied to the 99 factory workers among others
Labor dep't orders Kentex 'dummy' to stop operations
Depending on the results of ongoing probes criminal charges can likewise be lodged against CJC Manpower Services and Kentex Manufacturing
Valenzuela lawmaker hits mayor over Kentex permit
Representative Magtanggol Gunigundo believes the grant of the footwear manufacturer s provisional business permit violated the Fire Code
Deaths in PH factory fire show need for decent jobs
Part of the government s commitment to uphold international labor standards is monitoring and regulating businesses so that jobs created are not mere sources of income but are also safe secure and decent
Valenzuela factory fire 'rallying point' vs contractual labor
Resigned Akbayan Representative Walden Bello says the incident provides an opportunity for pro worker groups to push for reforms
Labor Day demands: power rate cuts, tax breaks
About 30 000 workers will march from España to Mendiola on May 1 to press for tax exemptions and power rates cuts among others
Rappler Newscast | May 1, 2013
Labor groups endorse candidates for Senate Survey says most Filipinos only have 7 senatorial candidates so far Comelec clears PCOS over counting mismatch
PNoy gets 'bokya' mark from labor groups
The Nagkaisa coalition says Filipino workers need job security
Commentary: Aquino failed organized labor
Labor unions lament that jobs are getting more precarious and the President has not made their concerns a priority
