CEBU CITY — A Cebu-based labor group has welcomed the House Committee on Labor and Employment's recent approval of a P200 across-the-board wage increase, calling it an 'initial victory' for the working class.
CEBU CITY — A Cebu-based labor group has welcomed the House Committee on Labor and Employment's recent approval of a P200 across-the-board wage increase, calling it an 'initial victory' for the working class.Jaime Paglinawan, chairman of Alyansa sa mga Mamumuo sa Sugbo-Kilusang Mayo Uno , said that the increase is a crucial step in upholding the workers' dignity.'We welcome all initiatives that aim to raise wages.
This approval came after Speaker Martin Romualdez met with labor leaders to discuss their concerns and push a legislated wage hike.Romualdez expressed the House's commitment to advancing the measure and highlighted its broader economic benefits.'Higher wages mean workers have more disposable income to spend on goods and services, increasing demand across various sectors,' he said.
Welcomes Passage Of P200 Wage Hike Bill
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