MAY 2002
TUCP Celebrates Labor Day Centennial
This Labor Day, the nation not only marked the annual observance of the solitary day dedicated to workers and the trade union movement, it also celebrated the centennial of the Philippine labor movement.
TUCP leads the way in the march-rally along EDSA to commemorate the 100th year Labor Day Celebration
To mark the event, the TUCP held a joint celebration with members of the Labor Advisory Consultative Council (LACC), the Labor Department, informal sector workers, as well as representatives of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).
TUCP, LACC and other affiliated labor groups kicked-off the day with the wreathe-laying ceremony at Liwasang Bonifacio, in Manila.
Some 10,000 members of the TUCP and LACC assembled at the People Power Monument for the march-rally that culminated in a five-hour long program at Araneta Coliseum. Similar activities were also held in Cebu and Davao where President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo joined TUCP and LACC members in celebrating the day for workers.
President Macapagal-Arroyo later in the day joined the program at Araneta. As part of the centennial celebration, posthumous awards were given to the pioneers of the Philippine trade unions namely; Andres Bonifacio, Isabelo delos Reyes, Dominador Gomez, Lope K. Santos and Hermenigildo Cruz. Their grandchildren received the awards. Achievement awards were also given to Bros. Democrito Mendoza, Juan Tan, Cecilio Seno, Avelino Valerio and Jeremias Montemayor, and Eulogio Lerum. The awards were given in recognition of their long years of service to the movement.
TUCP President Democrito T. Mendoza, in his traditional Labor Day address, paid respects to the forefathers of the movement. He also stressed that while trade unions need to do more in pursuing decent lives for Filipino workers, the shortcomings are outweighed by the many victories in areas of organizing, in wages, in working conditions, and in nation-building.
Mendoza also called on labor leaders to set aside parochial and personal interests in the name of labor unity. He added that labor unity could only be achieved if trade unions depart from destructive actions and cheap gimmickry. “Union raiding must stop. There can be no peace and unity when one tries to destroy what another has built” he said.
Mendoza as part of the Labor Day manifesto also presented a 10-point agenda for trade union modernization, which includes commitments to invest on research, technology, and improvements in the capacity to engage in dialogue and debate with employers and government.
The program was capped by concert and entertainment program. The concert featured a duet of President Macapagal-Arroyo and Ms. Nora Aunor.
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Mendoza Urges High Court, Stop Osmeña’s Harassment
TUCP President and Oriental Port and Allied Services Corporation (OPASCOR) chair, Democrito Mendoza, has requested the Supreme Court to restrain the Senate Committee on Government Corporations and Public Enterprises chaired by Sen. John Osmeña from further conducting public hearings called by the Senator. Mendoza stressed that Osmeña and his committee has exceeded its authority and has no jurisdiction over OPASCOR. He added that Osmeña’s actions are directed towards destroying the worker-owned OPASCOR.
OPASCOR, a cargo-handling operator at the Cebu International Port, filed with the High Court a petition for temporary restraining order and/or preliminary prohibitory injunction arguing that the public hearings are being conducted not in aid of legislation but to look into the private affairs of a private corporation “for the personal aggrandizement of Senator Osmeña and to punish its (OPASCOR) officials.”
Petitioner, through its counsel, Romeo dela Cruz, said the Senate committee not only exceeded its authority, under Section I, Article VI of the Constitution to conduct inquiries in aid of legislation, but also its authority under Senate Resolution 224 that directed it to look into the reported signing of a 15-year extension of OPASCOR contract with the Cebu Port Authority.
Organized in 1990, OPASCOR is the only workers’ enterprise in the country owned 100 percent by its employees composed of stevedores, port workers, officers and staff. It is the sole cargo-handling operator at the Cebu International Port that handles stevedoring and arrastre services for foreign vessels. Its workforce is affiliated with ALU-TUCP chaired by Mendoza, who is also the chair of OPASCOR.
Earlier, employees of OPASCOR had submitted a resolution to Senate President Franklin Drilon asking him to use his authority to terminate the hearings being conducted by the Senate Committee chaired by Osmeña on the ground that the committee lacks jurisdiction. It also said the inquiry is nothing but part of political persecution of Mendoza by Osmeña. OPASCOR, in its plea to the Supreme Court said that while the Senate committee is conducting the inquiry in aid of legislation, the present inquiry does not suggest any needed legislation. On the contrary, judging from the statements of Osmeña to media, the purpose is to “satisfy his spite against OPASCOR and its officials.”
OPASCOR, calling the inquiry a sham, added that the inquiry violates the rights of the company and its officers under the Bill of Rights, including their right to due process and the right not to be compelled to testify against one’s self. The company accused Osmeña of laying the foundation for the prosecution of its officers for estafa, violation of the Securities Act, defraudation of the Cebu Port Authority and non-payment of tax.
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GMA Reconsiders Decision to move Labor Day Holiday to April 29
Two weeks before Labor Day, and after months of planning for the centennial celebration of the trade union movement, TUCP and the rest of the trade union movement was shocked by a Malacañang order moving the May 1 1egal holiday to April 29.
The decision was part of the “holiday economics” espoused by the Department of Tourism (DOT) which intends to spur domestic tourism and consumer spending by allowing workers in the private and public sectors to enjoy three-day weekends.
The TUCP strongly opposed the order and immediately called for a dialogue with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. TUCP insisted that move will affect workers appreciation of Labor Day. “May 1 has been a long cherished tradition of workers and a holiday which trade unions fought very hard to institutionalize in the country. It is the solitary day intended for workers to celebrate their rights as workers and the only day when the government and the whole society listen to the their concerns. Moving the legal holiday will effectively curtail workers participation in the commemoration of the day’s importance, TUCP added.
President Macapagal-Arroyo agreed to meet with TUCP officials and other representatives of labor organizations. On April 15, the TUCP represented by Vice President Avelino Valerio, Vic Balais, Zoilo V. De la Cruz, Esperanza Ocampo, and other TUCP representatives, met with the President in Malacañang and presented a resolution urging her to reconsider the Cabinet decision.
The President joined by some members of the Cabinet, after a 20-minute dialogue, agreed to reconsider the decision and immediately ordered the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) to effect the necessary paper work reinstalling the legal holiday for May 1.
The TUCP officials were joined in the meeting by other leaders of the Labor Solidarity Movement (LSM), including FFW President and LSM vice chair Ramon Jabar, Vladmir Tupaz of TUPAS, and Gregorio del Prado of AFW.
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TUCP Signs Tripartite Labor Day Manifesto
The TUCP together with the leaders of the employer sector sign on 1 May a Tripartite Labor Day Manifesto.
The Manifesto aims to bring together the government, workers and employers to work hand in hand to uplift the country’s economy and workers. It states the objectives and commitment of the different sectors and promises to fulfil their respective duties and responsibilities.
TUCP together with other labor groups focused on ways to further develop standards of living and ensure economic progress. Emphasis was given on active partnership as well as coordinated and creative responses of the government, employers and workers to promote the country’s competitiveness.
The signed manifesto states in detail the commitment of the three sectors to achieve their goals. It converges on the promotion of the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work that will help promote the rights of the workers.
Agreements stated in the signed manifesto are as follows:
- Respect and promote the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and comply with the labor standards embodied in the ILO Core Conventions; Thus upholding the basic workers’ rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining, the elimination of all forms of forced labor, the abolition of child labor, and the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation;
- Promote the growth of unions and the protection of the right of workers to security of tenure by:
- Working toward simplified requirements for union registration and certification elections;
- Rationalizing the exercise of the assumption powers by limiting the same to industries that are, by fact, indispensable to national interest;
- Fast-tracking the disposition of all labor dispute cases; and
- Rationalizing the privatization of government entities.
3.Pursue the inclusion of the informal sector in the mainstream of the economy to provide better access to social protection, particularly calling for the following policy adjustments:
- Accreditation of informal sector organizations and cooperatives as collecting agents of SSS and PHIC;
- Ratification of ILO Convention No. 177 on Homeworkers
4. Uphold the constitutional guarantee of a living wage by working toward a mutually acceptable formula and recognizing the vital role of the established wage-fixing machinery;
5. Improve the financial environment beneficial for both workers and businesses by:
- Ensuring the lowered interest rates shall trickle-down to the benefit of the consumers;
- Reviewing the policy on power costs which has resulted in increases in the cost of production and the workers’ cost of living;
- Establishing productivity measures which guarantee mutual gains among all sectors
The three parties pledged to focus on the vital roles of the union and informal sector and in turn provide more benefits and protection for these groups.
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Codes of Conduct Training Workshop Held
The country’s great need for investment opportunities pushed government to focus more on attracting foreign and domestic investors with economic and export processing zones.
Multinational and domestic corporations took advantage of this need and directed cost-cutting measures which overlooked workers’ rights and needs.
Workers have many grievances; employers pushed workers to manufacture goods as quickly as possible but at the same time, while cutting down production expenses. This resulted in low and unfair compensation, forced labor and unjust penalties for slow work and errors, child labor and other abuses.
The welfare and status of workers are overlooked because the government’s concern is more on increasing the numbers of jobs generated uncaring about their quality and working conditions. The government should see to it that the laws intended to protect rights of workers, women and children in the workplace are implemented. Constant monitoring and advocacy is needed.
One of the instruments intended to safeguard and promote workers welfare and interests is the Corporate Codes of Conduct. Many companies in the zones are covered by codes of conduct but mostly fail to comply. Workers aren’t aware that such codes of conduct are not being implemented or followed due to lack of information and education.
In this context, the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) held the Codes of Conduct Training Workshop last May 7-11 at the TUCP Training Center in Diliman, Quezon City to promote awareness and to further educate trade union monitors, organizers, verifiers and activists on code of conduct and the right to organize.
The seminar-workshop was facilitated and handled by the Anti-Sweatshops Campaign Project headed by Dominador Tuvera, Director of the Research Department of TUCP. The training is intended for the development of Union Organizers in Strategic Industries, Economic Zones and Surrounding Areas.
The trade union monitors, organizers, verifiers and activists work with workers on codes of conduct and their own experiences on companies’ compliance with codes. They also make workers aware of their rights and any company codes of conduct. Workers must be able to freely organize unions; to advocate for those rights and improvements in workplace conditions, pay and benefits without fear of reprisal.
The Codes of Conduct Training covered:
- Introduction of the Core Labor Standards, Codes of Conduct and Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production Principles (WRAPP) as instruments to safeguard and promote workers welfare and interests.
- The legal process and procedures and requirements in union organizing.
- Steps in trade union organizing
- Presentation, sharing and discussion on current issues, labor-management practices and experiences in organizing in economic zones
- Exposure of participants in community survey and contact with workers; and Planning of individual tasks and group activities for organizing
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YSRH Training/Workshop for YAPEs
In line with the need to promote awareness and further educate young workers on sexual and reproductive health, the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines in cooperation with the United Nations Populations Fund launched the Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health (YSRH) Training/Workshop for Young Adults Peer Educators last May 6 – 8 at the Eden Resort, Davao City.
Participants were young members and officers of local unions affiliated with the Association of Trade Unions (ATU) and Associated Labor Union (ALU) in Davao City. The training was designed to promote awareness and impart proper education among the participants, to train them to become peer educators in their respective work areas.
Sexual and reproductive health-related topics and issues were presented in the training program. Lectures and insights regarding Gender and Sexuality; Maternal Health Care for young adults; Family Planning; RTI/STI including HIV/AIDS; Violence Against Women, Children and Men; and Alcohol and Substance Abuse were tackled in the three-day program. The workshop was also intended to establish a referral mechanism specifically for YSRH services and counselling.
Peer education in the workplace is an effective means of disseminating or providing sufficient information regarding sexual and reproductive health among young workers. The participants trained in the workshop serve as Young Adult Peer Educators (YAPEs) to provide co-workers in their workplace with proper education and help them decide and make responsible actions concerning sexual and reproductive health issues.
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Editorial
Labor Day is supposed to be a time dedicated to the concerns and issues of workers and their families. Worse this Labor Day we were supposed to celebrate the centennial of the trade union movement. But no, some took exception and chose to engage in parochial political activities.
Government, media, the academe, political analysts, even leftist trade unions, instead of devoting the day taking stock of what is good for labor, their families, the movement’s role in society and its contributions to the protection of the working people, exploited the day to air political statements, make predictions, call for the ouster of the present administration, even the reinstallation of deposed president Joseph Estrada.
It was supposed to be a day when the whole country focuses on wages, labor standards, occupational safety, labor benefits and protection, the informal sector, child labor. Most chose to dish out cheap talk about Erap’s desperate attempt to return to power, while the Left, did their usual drum-beating for the ouster of the President. Some people can’t really get enough of things, most have no acute sense of priorities.
The TUCP and its allies in the trade union movement stood firm, not swayed by the politics of the day. The occasion was a time to secure benefits for workers: 20,000 housing units allocated for the formal sector, training programs for displaced workers, P27 million allocation for the state insurance fund, P12 million assistance to sugar workers, P25 million allotment for medical and counselling assistance to migrant workers, review of rules governing labor adjudication and administration, even a presidential direction for the scrutiny of the controversial Power Purchase Adjustment (PPA), among others. Not bad. Could be better. But definitely far from the leftist groups.
However, these things failed to get the attention of the public, even the media. Most of them chose to pick the flavor of the day. Erap Pa Rin, and Oust Gloria. We are horrified that Labor Day someday will be changed to Erap’s Day.
The sad part was that we were supposed to commemorate the centennial year of the trade union movement. No one took notice of the awards of appreciation to the pioneers of the movement. The recognition received by the descendants of Andres Bonifacio, Isabelo De Los Reyes, Herminigildo Cruz, Lope Santos, and Dominador Gomez seems to have been buried in another attempt to rewrite history. The day should have been dedicated to them. But no, political issues were more important!
What a Labor Day. What a centennial.
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TUCP Offers Solution to PPA
The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP), on 27 May, urged Congress to look into the technical due diligence and technical worthiness of the country’s more than 30 independent power producers (IPPs).
TUCP added that this would resolve the highly disadvantageous contracts which has resulted in consumers paying an additional 100 percent of PPA charges over and above their basic charge.
TUCP noted that the Government is currently conducting a review of the IPP contracts. However the review is limited only to legality issues and table review. “What the Government should do is to do some due diligence work on the operational aspect of the IPPs and not only on the legality of the contracts. The Government should order a test run on the generating plants for seven days a week and four weeks a month. If the plants are unable to operate under their contracted capacities, we have no business honoring the contracts”, TUCP said.
TUCP received information from industry sources that at least 15 of the IPPs will fail technical requirements due to either deteriorating equipment or simply due to lack of personnel or lack of capacity to begin with. While this information is yet to be verified, we are alarmed at this prospect, said the TUCP.
If these contracts are cancelled, this will dramatically reduce the obligations of the Government to IPPs and reduce the PPA costs that consumers shoulder, added the TUCP.
TUCP also called on President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to include the representatives of labor and consumers groups in the review panel looking into the contracts. “The Government should ensure that labor is represented in the review body in the spirit of transparency and accountability,” said the TUCP.
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TUCP Questions Water Firms’ Extra Charges
TUCP issued a statement on 14 May demanding an explanation from the Manila Water Co. (MWC) and Maynilad Water Services Inc. (MWSI) why they are collecting extra charges from consumers to cover their foreign exchange losses.
TUCP also asked the Senate to investigate if the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) had committed any error in allowing MWC and MWSI additional charges. TUCP demanded the administration to exhaust all its powers to prevent water firms from implementing increases. Otherwise we will have no choice but to demand corresponding increases in wages to shoulder high prices of commodities and additional expenses for water and power.
“The move of the Senate to call an inquiry into the operations of the two water companies is commendable. The senators should move further by blocking petitions to increase water rates” TUCP said.
Addressing Malacañang, the TUCP said that it is very important for the administration to check increases in rates of utilities to avert any further erosion in the living standards of workers.
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TUCP Cautions SSS Against Raising Contributions
Trade Union Congress of the Philippines, 24 May called on the Social Security System (SSS) to carefully study its proposal to increase workers contributions to the pension fund as it warned that it will meet stiff opposition among workers.
SSS CEO Corazon de la Paz early this week said that the pension fund may run out of funds to pay for its members claims by 2012 if contributions are not increased. The SSS is reportedly seeking an increase from the current contributions of 8.4 percent to 22 percent. The SSS added that unless it increases contributions it will be forced to cut down on benefits given to members.
The TUCP, however, said that any increase at this time should be carefully assessed as it may cause undue pressure on continuously depreciating purchasing capacity of workers and their families. The TUCP stressed that workers are reeling from a steadily increasing cost of living.
The TUCP said that the timing for an increase is not good considering the large jump in family expenses due to unprecedented increases in utilities (power, water, gas), tuition, etc.
The labor group also said that workers in the lower bracket should be insulated from the increases.
TUCP proposed that the SSS proposal should only cover those earning P10, 000 and above and that members should be given the option whether to enroll for higher contributions or not.
The labor group suggested that the increases be made voluntary and that those who chose to pay higher contributions should be given better benefits.
“In effect, members should be allowed to chose whether to contribute more. If they do, they should be provided with better services and benefits, like unemployment insurance, higher pension, bigger loan amounts, among other things. They should be given a premium for contributing more,” TUCP said.
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TUCP Pays Tribute to Dead & Injured Workers
Labor union members offered, in silence, a minute of prayer in honor of the injured and dead workers in the workplace.
We attest that workers of today are considered heroes of the modern age, yet society and the government fail to give recognition for their efforts and perseverance despite the harsh reality that they are sacrificing their very lives so that we could have better ones.
It is for this reason that the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines and affiliate labor groups joined union organizations worldwide for the 7th International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured Workers, held at the TUCP Solidarity Hall at Quezon City. Participants included trade union officers, members and organizers from affiliate labor groups including National Union of Portworkers of the Philippines (NUPP), Pambansang Kilusan ng Paggawa (Kilusan), Alyansa ng mga Manggagawa at Pilipinong Organisado (AMAPO), Informal Sector Coalition of Philippines (PHIL- ISP), Youth for Empowerment and Solidarity (YES), Asserting Workers Rights in Philippine SWEATSHOPS, and Lakas sa Industriya ng Kapatirang Haligi ng Alyansa (LIKHA).
The program also addressed the impact of HIV/AIDS in the workplace. Dubbed as, “Addressing HIV/AIDS Through Workplace Actions of Trade Unions”, the program focused on promoting awareness among workers and helping them understand HIV/AIDS, its effects and possible prevention measures.
The program was led by Raffy Mapalo, TUCP Project Officer, and Carmen Solinap, Chairperson of DAWN-TUCP, both gave an insight on current initiatives on HIV/AIDS prevention and the background of the April 28 Commemoration of the Dead and Injured Workers during the program. Mapalo underscored the need for a stronger advocacy against HIV/AIDS among workers because they form part of the most productive segment of Philippine society and should be considered as special focus groups.
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2002 Labor Day Manifesto
Centennial of the Philippine Trade Union Movement
A hundred years ago, the pioneers of Philippine trade unions, believing and committed to the struggle to emancipate the Filipino worker from poverty and discrimination, lit the torch of the Philippine trade union movement.
Today, we commemorate their heroism and vision. On this occasion, we give recognition to the pioneering work of Andres Bonifacio, Isabelo De Los Reyes, Lope K. Santos, Herminigildo Gomez, and all the founders of the Union Oberero Democratico (UOD).
Fittingly, we renew our commitment to the struggle for equity and justice in their honor. Looking to the future, we lay down the new foundations for the next generation of workers and a new brand of trade unionism.
We also seize the day to air our demands while renewing our commitment to justice and democracy.
Current State of the Workers
Globalization has complicated the lives of Filipino workers. New and worse challenges have been brought by the unthinking and uncaring proponents of unfettered trade liberalization. Casualization, privatization, and deregulation, the forces of globalization, are ravaging the lives of workers and their familiesp.
In the Philippines, four million workers do not have jobs. Three million more are looking for additional work. Millions are thrown out of jobs due to uncaring and unthinking restructuring of work arrangements. Millions in the formal sector are moving to unsecured, lowly-paid jobs in the informal economy. Wages do not afford workers decent living. Many live below poverty threshold. Many workers, bright and even the successful, are forced to look for jobs abroad; there are some 7 - 8 million Filipinos working overseas.
We demand better terms and conditions and caring from our social partners – Government and Employers.
In the immediate term, we vow to pursue the following 10-point Demand for Social Equity and Democracy:
1. Promotion of Dignity of Work
- Criminalization of labor-only contracting, better work arrangements
- Operationalization of the Constitutional mandate for the provision of living wages
- Exemption of workers earning less than P15, 000 a month from income and withholding taxes
- Enactment of a salary standardization part III for public sector workers
- Certification as urgent Bills “Strengthening Workers Constitutional Right to Self-organization”, including labor relations in the civil service.
- Simplifying requirements for registration, accreditation of unions in line with ILO Conventions
- Fast-tracking of union registration and certification by setting a 30-day resolution period.
- Speedy and equitable disposition of all labor cases through mandatory time limits for each step in case resolution
- Inculcation of free and democratic unionism among students and youth
- Modernizing the labor inspectorate system
- Tripartite participation in enterprise-level inspection
- Requiring all bidders for government projects, contracts, or services, to comply with minimum labor standards
- Acceleration and provision of adequate and affordable housing for workers and poorer sectors of society
- Provision of unemployment insurance schemes
- Institutionalizing safety net funds in GAAs for displaced workers
- Provision of Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS Programs and Services in the workplace especially for the young workers
- Mandating cooperatives and informal sector organizations as collecting agents for their members’ social security and health premium contributions.
- Livelihood loans at preferential rates.
- Standardization of labor regulations governing home work
- Ratification of ILO Convention No. 177 on Homeworkers
- Forging of bi-lateral labor and social security arrangements with host countries
- Ratification of ILO Conventions and instruments on migrant workers and seafarers
- Passage of Absentee voting for overseas Filipinos
- Fast-tracking passage of anti-domestic violence, anti-sexual harassment, and anti-discrimination bills, including specialized agency for women and child labor
- Expansion of maternity benefits
- Ratification of ILO Convention No. 183 on Maternity Protection
- Provision of affordable and technology-based education
- Provision of globally attuned skills-training, life-long learning, and multi-skills programs
- Review of government rules and regulations with the end in view of lower rates of electricity, fuel, communications, water, and other utilities
- Representation of workers in key government agencies and participation in policy-making bodies and processes
- Increasing workers participation in governance of social security and financial institutions
- Sectoral elections in local government units as mandated by the Local Government Code, or alternative representation arrangements in the interim
- Pursue election modernization, particularly computerization of casting and canvassing of votes
- Push for stronger party-system
- Review of the party-list law
- Serious prosecution and monitoring of graft cases against grafters and plunderers in government service
- Provision of public financial support to party operations
Modernization and Responsiveness
At our end, the democratic trade union movement in honor of the pioneers of the movement and as our commitment to the future of workers and their trade unions will pursue the following 10-point agenda:
2. Strive harder for the unification of the Philippine trade union movement
3. Protection of democratic institutions of society and developing patriotism, values of nation-building, and responsible unionism
4. Ensure the development of a steady line of responsible and committed trade union leaders
5. Invest more resources into research, information technology, workers placement, new means of organizing workers and new services to members (i.e. family planning, reproductive health, environment protection, access to credit, grocery discounts, etc.)
6. Re-structuring of unions along industry lines
7. Monitor government agencies compliance with governance, efficiency and transparency measures
8. Engage in enterprise level discussions and programs on productivity and competitiveness
9. Assist in bringing down to grassroots levels worthy government programs and policies
10. Police the ranks of the trade union movement, guard against adventurous, and outdated demagogues
Long Live the Philippine Trade Union Movement!
LABOR SOLIDARITY MOVEMENT (LSM)
LABOR ADVISORY CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL (LACC)
TRADE UNION CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES (TUCP)
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TUCP Celebrates Labor Day Centennial
Mendoza Urges High Court, Stop Osmeña's Harassment
GMA Reconsiders Decision to Move Labor Day Holiday to April 29
TUCP Signs Tripartite Labor Day Manifesto
Code of Conduct Training Workshop Held
YSRH Training/Workshop for YAPEs
Editorial
TUCP Offers Solution to PPA
TUCP Questions Water Firms' Extra Charges
TUCP Cautions SSS Against Raising Contributions
TUCP Pays Tribute to Dead & Injured Workers
2002 Labor Day Manifesto
