On the 68thanniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, labor rights group Center for Trade Union and Human Rights called on the Duterte administration to take human rights issues seriously and put an end to human rights violations in the country exacerbated by his administration’s war on drugs, and continued militarization. “Pres. Duterte was […]
Workers, trade unions, labor rights groups found an international ally in UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) when it called for reinstatement of a national minimum wage, an end to endo system in its report following a review of Philippines’ economic and social rights commitment released last October. “These recommendations [of the […]
“Where were they when the many years of oppression and atrocities were happening? Were they sitting on the lap of the dictator?” This was the reaction of Sr.Emelina Villegas, ICM, President of Board of Trustees of the Center for Trade Union and Human Rights when the Supreme Court on November 8 upheld President Duterte’s order […]
The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights welcomed the labor department’s announcement that it is considering a national minimum wage (NMW) law to ease “overpopulation” in Metro Manila. CTUHR reacted saying a higher national minimum wage will not only stem internal migration in the country but can also significantly bring relief to the working poor […]
Labor NGO, Center for Trade Union and Human Rights iterates that Japanese company Nakashin Davao International Inc (Nakashin) cannot get its hand off the labor rights violations of its job contractor contrary to what the company claims concerning 75 retrenched workers who held a strike last May 25 which purportedly forced the company to close […]
The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights welcomes and supports the resumption of the peace talks between the Government of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (GPH-NDFP) saying it can “potentially address the root causes of armed conflict, reduce human rights violations and pave the way for significant socio-economic reforms.” […]
(published on May 27, 2016 @ the Philippine Daily Inquirer) Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte said he will stop labor contractualization in this country. He said he doesn’t want companies firing workers after five months to avoid giving them the right wages and benefits. We commend Duterte’s resolve to end the practice of contractualization, which has […]
The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights expressed concern over the announcement made by presumptive President Rodrigo Duterte that he is leaning towards appointing Lt. Gen. Ricardo Visaya as the next chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. “We are concerned about the recent announcement of President-elect Duterte choosing Gen. Visaya as next […]
“On May 9, let us remember Marcos’ martial law.” A few days before elections, labor rights NGO Center for Trade Union and Human Rights urged the public to remember the human rights atrocities and plunder during Marcos dictatorship before casting votes on Monday. The group belied claims by Ferdinand Bong Bong Marcos Jr, son of […]
“Amidst the loud noise of election frenzy and heaps of promises of lifting the poor out of poverty if Daang Matuwid will continue, PNoy could make at least even a word true by granting the workers significant wage hike this Labor Day. Instead, his government gives P7.00 to workers in Central Luzon only, too little […]
