Media Release 05 February 2011 “President Aquino is not doing everything within his power to stop the impending fare hikes in the MRT and LRT.” This was the statement of labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno on the second day of the LRT Administration’s public consultations on the proposed fare increases in the train systems, where…
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Urgent Justice for Eton Workers Sought (PR)
Media Release 3 February 2011 Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) urged the Makati local government and the Department of Labor to act swiftly on bringing justice to the victims of the Eton accident, especially now that the investigation is more inclined to hold Eton contractor, liable. According to the Makati local government, as far as the…
Nothing to Boast of in 7.3% GDP Growth — KMU (PR)
Media Release 02 February 2011 “The government has nothing to boast of in this so-called economic growth.” This is the statement of labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) in response to the government’s proud announcement of a 7.3% growth in the Gross Domestic Product in 2010, the highest since the Marcos administration. “Figures have no…
Workers Condemn Wyeth-Pfizer Bad Faith Bargaining (PR)
Media Release 31 January 2011 The Wyeth Philippines Progressive Workers Union (WPPWU-DFA-KMU) condemned pharmaceutical giant Wyeth-Pfizer Philippines’ continuing harrassment and intimidation of workers while remaining stern on the their plea for increased wages, retirement and separation pays. Negotiations for a collective bargaining agreement between the union and the Wyeth-Pfizer management started on July 2010. A…
Gloria Behind ‘Pabaon’ System in Military – KMU (PR)
Media Release 31 January 2011 Labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno accused today former Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo of being responsible for the alleged P50 Million “pabaon” system for retiring generals of the military, while also condemning Pres. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III for failing to show political will in going after the former president despite numerous accusations…
News in Pictures: Accidents Will Not Justify MRT-LRT Fare Hike, Says Labor Group
MANILA — Amid intensifying calls againsts the impending 56% fare increase in the train systems, the Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) criticized the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) management and Malacañang for using the consecutive accidents at the MRT to justify the proposed hikes, calling it an act of desperation and heartlessness. (Photo by Janess Ann J. Ellao / bulatlat.com)
Workers Gear Up for More Battles as Aquino Gov’t Continues to Favor Big Business
By MARYA SALAMAT
Judging from the first six months in office of the Aquino government, there seems to be no relief in sight for workers who have been suffering from record joblessness, runaway prices of basic goods and services, and violent attacks on their democratic rights.
Workers Frustrated Over Lower House Decision to Take Early Break
By MARYA SALAMAT
The long-delayed substantial wage hike demanded by Filipino workers found no room this Christmas in the House of Representatives. Meanwhile, prices of food and transport continue to soar, and even the ILO reported that the Filipinos’ wages suffered one of the biggest cuts in Asia.
Hikes in Toll Fees, Mass Transit Fares a Consequence of Public-Private Partnerships
By MARYA SALAMAT
President Benigno Aquino III boldly declared during his first State of the Nation Address that public-private partnerships would be the solution to the government’s lack of funds and the need to develop the country’s infrastructure. But at whose expense?
After Signing a New CBA With Workers, Japanese Company Suddenly Announces Shutdown
By BULATLAT LAGUNA– Barely two days after the signing of a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the Japanese-owned Keihin Philippines Corporation threatened Oct 29 to shutdown operations in its factory in Laguna Technopark Incorporated (LTI) in Biñan, Laguna. That morning, company president Akihiro Takahashi talked to the workers from the production area at the factory…
Broad Alliance Bats for Zero Toll Fee Increase, Govt Takeover and Subsidy of Toll Roads
By MARYA SALAMAT
Leaders and representatives of commuters, drivers, workers, transport workers and transport operators including pier-based truckers and bus companies, an association of independent oil companies and a legal expert banded together to oppose the impending toll fee hike.