Compressed workweek attacks workers’ wages
The compressed workweek scheme is a flexible work arrangement wherein the normal workweek is reduced to less than six (6) days with 48 hours still being the normal total work hours per week. This means…
neoliberalization
Philippine people’s movement reject RCEP
Quezon City — Various civil society groups and movements in the Philippines came together for a public forum to voice out their opposition to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), a mega free trade agreement…
TU Tok, matagumpay na nailunsad
Sa pana-panahong paglulunsad ng TU Tok, nilalayon nitong magbahagi ng impormasyon at karanasan sa hanay ng pakikibaka para paigtingin ang laban sa regularisasyon sa trabaho at sa kampanya sa makabuluhang dagdag-sahod at karampatang benepisyo. Espesyal…
Economic managers at fault for staggered SSS pension hike
A labor non-government organization (NGO) expresses its dismay on President Rodrigo Duterte’s economic managers on the staggered pension increase for 2.2 million retired SSS members. According to the NGO, Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno, Finance Secretary…
APEC 2015: Maluhong pista-serye para sa neoliberalismo, patakarang kontra-obrero
Para sagarin ang pagtutulak ng neoliberal na globalisasyon sa mga bansa sa Asya-Pasipiko, idaraos ang Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting sa darating na ika-18 at 19 ng Nobyembre sa Maynila. Lalahukan ang…
Obama’s visit to PH bodes ill for Filipino workers, small firms
Embed from Getty Images US President Barack Obama’s visit to the Philippines will be a final push for further trade and investment liberalization which will gravely affect Filipino workers and even small enterprises, a labor…
