Pushing for just living wage, better workers’ protection

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Pushing for just living wage, better workers’ protection
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Help desks will be put in the diiferent job fair sites in the region by DOLE’s partner agencies such as Social Security System, Philippine Statistics Authority, National Bureau of Investigation, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation and others to cater to the employment needs of the job applicants during the Labor Day Job Fair on May 1. May 1, 2024 marks the 122nd Labor Day in the Philippines.

Today, the celebration of Labor Day in the Philippines is not just about parades but also rallies and demonstrations to call for a just and livable minimum wage, among others. Meanwhile, the TUCP is appealing for a dialogue with President Marcos Jr. and to meet with the labor sector to discuss the workers problems.

The TUCP said that ignoring the Philippine labor movement could derail President Ferdinand R Marcos, Jr., pitch to the world for the Philippines as an investment destination considering that both foreign trade and foreign direct investments are inextricably linked to the clear and categorical observance of international labor standards.

HOUSE BILL NO. 1518: UNION FORMATION ACT aims to strengthen the right of workers to self-organize by lowering the requirements for union registration in response to the ILO’s long-standing observation of excessive registration requirements on workers’ organizations in the country. The Bureau of Local Employment said the job fairs featuring local and overseas employment opportunities will be held in almost all regions on Labor Day.

The DOLE advised job seekers to prepare their application requirements such as resumé or curriculum vitae, diploma, transcript of records and certificate of employment for those formerly employed.

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