Calpers ‘bothered’ by reports of RP labor violations — TUCP

July 26, 2006

American and other foreign investors are bothered by reports of widespread labor standard violations in the Philippines and may pull out their capital from the country, the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) warned yesterday. Read more


TUCP hits Singapore’s no day off policy

July 25, 2006

The country’s largest labor union protested yesterday a new government policy in Singapore depriving more than 82,000 foreign maids, among them Filipinas, of a weekly day off. Read more


TUCP appeals NCR RTWPB Wage Order (6 July 2006)

July 6, 2006


RP can’t meet call center space demand

July 3, 2006

The Philippines isn’t building enough office space to meet demand from call centers and other outsourcing companies, Colliers International Property Consultants Inc. said. Read more


Women who work at night prone to breast cancer

July 1, 2006

WOMEN who work at night, like those employed in call centers, could be prone to breast cancer and menstrual problems, according to an Institute for Occupation Health and Safety Development official. Read more