At least four trade union leaders are working to bring the workers' agenda to the higher chamber
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.The thriving labor movement in the Philippines has countless leaders in unions and organizations who speak out about injustices among their fellow workers, despite the risks that come with it., and the reasons are mostly related to challenges in freely associating. Harassment, violence, and red-tagging of unionists are well documented.
Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino chairperson Leody de Guzman has tried his hand in the last three national elections. In 2016, he ran as first nominee of the Sanlakas party-list group, but failed to win a seat. In 2019, he ran for senator as part of the Otso Diretso slate, and lost again. Espirity was a regular resource person during the months-long discussions of a legislated wage hike in Congress, where he fervently fought for how a significant wage increase is needed for a genuine improvement in the quality of life of workers.
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