A labor NGO expressed grave concern today over the termination of John Kyle Enero, a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) worker-organizer in Cebu, calling it a clear act of retaliation and a blatant attack on the fundamental right of workers to organize. The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) said Enero’s termination by Azpired […]
The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) strongly condemns the arrest warrants issued against Jerome Adonis, Chairperson of Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU), and Jacq Ruiz, spokesperson of Kilusan ng Manggagawang Kababaihan (KMK), over alleged violations of Article 153 of the Revised Penal Code, or Tumults and Other Disturbances of Public Order, in connection […]
The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) today demanded the immediate and full implementation of the P85 minimum wage increase in Metro Manila, criticizing the petitioners for putting business interests ahead of workers who are already struggling with the rising cost of living. The demand comes after the Alliance of Philippines Fishing Federations […]
Following the statement of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla absolving the Philippine National Police (PNP) of the killing of construction worker Eric Saber, a labor rights NGO condemns the government for using “loose firearm” claims to justify and sanitize state-sponsored violence. The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) said that by […]
A labor NGO praised today the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee’s (HRC) decision earlier this month to accept a complaint about the extrajudicial killing of a Panay-based migrant rights activist during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying it is a welcome step towards attaining justice and accountability. The Center for Trade Union Rights (CTUHR) said the […]
A labor NGO condemned today the ruling issued by the Pasig Regional Trial Court suspending the implementation of the P85 minimum wage hike for private sector workers in Metro Manila, saying it shows the government’s insensitivity towards the plight of the country’s workers. The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) criticized the decision […]
We note that President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr, in his penultimate State of the Nation Address (SONA), focused on his government’s efforts to provide relief to workers and the poor amidst the economic crisis worsened by the attacks of US-Israel on Iran. We also note that for workers and all Filipinos, he emphasized job creation by […]
One day before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s second to the last State of the Nation Address (SONA), a labor rights NGO called on the chief executive to address the issue of political prisoners and the country’s human rights situation in his speech. The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) said that as the […]
Responding to Communications Secretary Dave Gomez’ statement that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday will highlight government “accomplishments,” a labor NGO warned that these achievements are not felt by workers and majority of Filipinos. The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) said that the government’s achievements in […]
Responding to social media posts about hacienda farm workers who were appealing for their rightful wages at a conference with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on July 18, a labor NGO said that the government should investigate the hacienda’s wage scheme. The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) said that the […]
