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Labor Rights Group Decry Killing of BPO Union Organizer
The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) vehemently condemns the merciless killing of Alex Dolorosa, Paralegal officer of BPO Industry Employees Network (BIEN) – Bacolod. “We express our sympathies to Dolorosa’s family and friends. We are one with you in calling for justice for Alex,” CTUHR said in a statement. Reports said that […]
Calls for Justice Highlighted Ahead of ILO Mission to PH
The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) joins all labor groups and rights defenders in welcoming the upcoming International Labor Organization High-Level Tripartite Mission (ILO-HLTM) to the Philippines this January 23-27, 2023. CTUHR lauds the workers and organizations who fought hard to pressure the PH government to accept the ILO-HLTM. “It is high […]
Labor Rights NGO Pose Challenges to New CHR Chair
After almost (five) 5 months, the Commission on Human Rights gets a new Chairperson and commissioner. The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) welcome this overdue appointment, as the situation of human rights continues to worsen everyday. The newly-appointed CHR Chairperson, Atty. Richard Palpal-latoc is the former Deputy Executive Secretary of Marcos […]
Labor Rights Group Joins Calls to Defund NTF-ELCAC Amid Continuous Attacks vs Trade Unions
On August 31, 2022, unions from Southern Tagalog trooped to the Commission on Human Rights in Quezon city to file complaints of threats, harassment and intimidation against the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC). Trade unionists from Nexperia Philippines Inc., Gardenia Bakeries Philippines Inc., Technol Eight Philippines Corp. and Ebara Pumps […]
Workers’ Prospects Under the Marcos Jr. Administration
Labor unions and labor rights advocates echoed their demands to the Marcos, Jr. administration as they gathered in the forum-consultation titled “Labor Issues, Challenges and Prospects under Marcos Jr. Administration” held last July 21. The event, co-organized by labor advocacy groups EILER and CTUHR as well as the Commission on Human Rights, started off through […]
Workers Vow to Move Forward but Never to Forget
As the Duterte administration ends its term and the Marcos Jr. administration begins, workers all over the country vow to never forget the atrocities of two of the worst regimes in Philippine history. “Almost two months have passed since the disheartening results of the elections. We are moving forward but we will never stop looking […]
Red-tagged Labor Rights NGO Filed a Complaint at CHR
On June 14, 2022, the Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) formally filed a complaint at the Commission on Human Rights, a week after it publicly denounced the malicious statements made by elements of the NTF-ELCAC against their institution. In its complaint, CTUHR narrated that they received a report that they have been […]
NTF-ELCAC Red-tagging Undermines the Victory of the J&T Workers’ Strike
The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) commended the initial gains by the United Rank and File Employees of J&T Express (URFE-FFW) in Cabuyao, Laguna, after a strike against unfair labor practices and union busting. Indeed, this shows the power of trade unions and their collective struggle. “Mabuhay ang mga manggagawa ng J&T […]
Workers Brave Attacks, Forge Unity to Fight for Labor Agenda
This year’s International Labor Day is more historical than ever for Filipino workers as it marks the last week before the most important National Elections in the Philippines. The Filipino working class has a lot at stake in these coming elections, starting to hope again in the efforts to recover from dire health, economic and human rights […]