MSEditorial Labor Day 2023 This year’s observance of Labor Day will be marked, as usual, by two completely opposing views on the situation of the Filipino working class.
On the one hand, no less than the President himself will undoubtedly cite in his speech government efforts to protect the rights and enhance the welfare of our workers.
What’s different this year, however, is that government will give financial aid to workers amid calls for wage hikes.According to the Department of Labor and Employment , it will distribute ₱1.8 billion worth of financial assistance to workers as wage hike petitions remain under review. DOLE, however, appears in no hurry to grant wage increases at this time, and says the working class will have to wait for the process already in place to determine whether there is a need to revise the existing minimum wages in different parts of the country.The labor groups want a ₱530 peso increase in the minimum wage in Metro Manila.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
LIST: Labor Day 2023 activities in the PhilippinesDo you know of other activities or events scheduled for this year's LaborDay celebration?
Read more »
Negros labor groups to demand P750 national minimum wage on Labor Day protestLabor groups on Negros Island are uniting under the banner of the United Labor Alliance – Negros to demand for a P750 across-the-board national minimum wage during a protest in Bacolod City on Monday afternoon, May 1. | carlapgomezINQ /PDI
Read more »
Negros labor groups to demand P750 national minimum wage on Labor Day protestCDNTopStories ULAN is calling for a P750 daily minimum wage and the lowering of prices of goods to alleviate the plight of the Filipino people, the majority of whom are poor. Read more: CDNDigital
Read more »
Ahead of Labor Day, President inks EO to speed up labor casesPresident Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved an executive order creating an inter-agency committee to strengthen the coordination and facilitate
Read more »
PNP to deploy 18,000 cops for long weekend, Labor DayThe Philippine National Police (PNP) will be deploying around 18,000 policemen to secure transportation hubs, freedom parks, and other areas on the days leading to the May 1 Labor Day celebration. ManilaBulletin
Read more »
Abalos orders PNP, LGUs to prepare for protest-related security issues on Labor DayDepartment of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. ordered the local government units (LGUs) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to prepare for possible any untoward incident relating to May 1 Labor Day rallies.
Read more »