The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR), an NGO that seeks to empower workers in the formal and informal siionectors to claim their labor and human rights, raises concerns over union-busting in Dreambuilders Pro Inc. — the construction arm of well-known real estate developer Filinvest. Dreambuilders Pro Inc retrenched the leaders and members […]
Today, March 28, the Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR), an NGO devoted to empowering workers in the informal and formal sectors to claim their labor and human rights, remember the murder of Southern Tagalog electronics unionist and labor leader Dandy Miguel. It was three years ago, still in the middle of the […]
The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) vehemently condemns the abduction of Pangasinan activists Francisco “Eco” Dangla III and Axielle “Jak” Tiong last March 24 in San Carlos City, Pangasinan province. The two activists, founders of the Pangasinan People’s Strike for the Environment and leaders of progressive organizations in the province. have been […]
The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) expresses its concern over the layoffs of workers at Laguna-based electronics company Nexperia Philippines Incorporated (former NXP and Philips Semiconductors) in relation to ongoing negotiations for a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). We fear that Nexperia is violating many labor rights even as it continues to gain […]
Statements coming out of deliberations on the wage hike bills at the House of Representatives show a disregard for the situation of the country’s workers and social justice. Filipino workers have only received meager wage increases since 1989, when the country’s regional wage boards were created. This contrasts with the numerous times that the prices […]
Today, International Working Women’s Day, the Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR), an NGO working to empower Filipino workers in the formal and informal sectors of the economy, calls for upholding the labor and human rights of all working and poor women. Women despite its contribution to society remain invisible particularly in the […]
Today, March 7, marks the third year since the Bloody Sunday massacre and illegal arrests in the Southern Tagalog region. We remember the nine activists killed by simultaneous police and military raids: labor leader Manny Asuncion; fisherfolk leaders Ariel and Chai Evangelista; urban poor activists Melvin Dasigao, Mark Lee Bacasno; and indigenous activists Abner and […]
The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR), an NGO working for the empowerment of workers in the country’s formal and informal sector, calls on authorities to investigate the February 28 police dispersal of a protest held by workers in front of the House of Representatives. The Philippine National Police (PNP) of Batasan, Quezon […]
The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR), an NGO that strives to empower Filipino workers in the formal and informal sectors of the economy, unites with the Filipino workers and people in celebrating the 38th anniversary of the Edsa “People Power” revolt. Filipino workers played an important part in the Edsa uprising. Through […]
Yes, the proposed P100 increase in the minimum wage of private-sector workers nationwide now pending at the Senate is badly needed by the country’s workers, but is not enough to meet their basic needs. The global cost of living crisis is affecting the Philippines severely. A P100 increase in the minimum wage will help wage […]
