Sofitel workers were earlier assured their jobs back if the hotel reopens, but with the hotel's uncertain future, many end up taking the separation package because of a need to sustain their families
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According to a statement released on Thursday, August 15, from Solidarity Center Philippines, a non-profit organization supporting the unions of Sofitel, most union members have already accepted severance pay “due to intrusive pressure from management and their families’ financial needs.” In a Friday call with Rappler, Peña Sy said that he “cannot understand” the accusation from the unions that management was pressuring them to take the separation pay. He said that the separation package was better than what was provided in both the Labor Code and their collective bargaining agreement .
Sofitel management also tapped Go Negosyo and Department of Trade and Industry specialists to guide employees who were interested in becoming entrepreneurs, or wanted to be more competitive in applying for new jobs. Solidarity Center Philippines said the union is exploring livelihood programs for its members while they look for other jobs.“Our victory is in securing the future of the union. We were able to ensure the return of the remaining union members once the hotel reopens, and our negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement will continue,” said Marco Jalandoni, NUWHRAIN secretary general.
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