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Labor leads National Heroes’ Day march to Mendiola

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LABOR groups and rights advocates will march on Monday, National Heroes’ Day, to protest abuses against workers, low wages, contractualization and human rights. Thousands are expected to assemble at Welcome Rotonda in Quezon City and the University of Santo Tomas (UST) along Espana Boulevard as early as 9 a.m. for the “Martsa ng Manggagawa” to […]

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Manila News 

Dole Philippines ordered to regularize over 9,000 workers

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THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) ordered the Philippine branch of the producer and marketer of packaged food to regularize more than 9,000 workers following findings that the firm and its contractors were engaged in the illegal labor practice of contractualization. Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre Bello 3rd issued the order to Dole Philippines, Inc., […]

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Practical measures needed to curb illegal labor migration to China

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Practical measures needed to curb illegal labor migration to China

Many young people in the northern mountainous provinces of Lai Chau, Phu Tho and Lao Cai have rushed illegally across the border to China, leaving their parents and children behind in the hopes of finding a well-paid job to improve their lives.

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Mass layoffs in case of big wage hike no empty threat—employers

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Employers on Friday said the possibility of workers getting laid off was not an empty threat but an expected consequence should a national minimum wage of up to P750 be imposed as a means to help cushion the impact of the Duterte administration’s tax reform program.

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