Libel case filed vs. Veco union president, ALU-TUCP leader
June 21, 2010
CEBU, Philippines – A libel case was filed before the Regional Trial Court against two labor union leaders who allegedly made defamatory remarks last year against the late Luis Alfonso Y. Aboitiz. Read more
Carry out random inspection for all enterprises, unions tell DOLE
December 30, 2009
December 30, 2009, Quezon City — Union leaders from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao urged the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to conduct random inspection of companies to strengthen compliance with core labor standards in all enterprises — micro, small, medium or large. Read more
JFC asks House to drop bill limiting casual labor
August 25, 2009
The Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC), which is made up of the biggest foreign trade groups in the country, has opposed a bill seeking to limit the number of casual workers hired by firms operating in the country. Read more
Technology heightens generation gaps at work
June 29, 2009
MANILA, Philippines – How you perceive and use technology at work could reveal your age. In a recent market survey conducted by WorldOne Research they discovered that age plays a big factor in the way professionals today embrace technology at work. Read more
OSH in times of economic crisis: the need to resist temptation
April 27, 2009
How is the financial and economic crisis affecting occupational health and safety standards?
First of all, let’s remember that even before the current crisis, globalization had already brought about major changes to workplaces worldwide. Privatization, industrial restructuring, new forms of work organization, the break-up of larger state enterprises and the proliferation of small enterprises – to name just a few of these changes – directly affected employment, industrial relations and, consequently, occupational safety and health (OSH) standards. Now the global financial crisis has become a factor of concern for the health and safety of workers around the world. On the one hand, workers have to deal with the fear and stress of losing their jobs. At the same time, downsizing production, changing working-time patterns and/or increasing job demands simply to stay in business may have a negative impact. In some cases, we might expect a reduction in resources allocated to safety and health. Enforcement agencies, labour inspectorates and occupational safety and health services may also have to operate with limited resources. The result could be a sharp rise in work accidents, injuries and fatalities and work-related stress. Read more
Palabang version ng MANIPESTO -Araw ng Paggawa – Mayo 1, 2009
April 25, 2009
Draft 4.17.09
Isang mainit na pagbati sa Araw ng Paggawa!
Tayong mga manggagawa sa Pilipinas at mga manggagawa overseas ay muling nakikiisa sa mga manggagawa sa buong daigdig sa araw na ito. Read more
Economic woes take toll on workers’ mental health
March 23, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters) – One in five U.S. workers say the recession is causing them mental health problems, as they battle anxiety and fear over the potential loss of their jobs, new research shows. Read more
Flagrant Violations of Core Labour Standards in xxx
February 11, 2007
What country is being referred to?
Flagrant violations of core labour standards in xxx Brussels, 16 January 2008 (ITUC OnLine): The ITUC released a new report today showing that all core labour standards, even if ratified, are violated massively and flagrantly in xxx. Read more
TUCP Message for DOLE Corporate Planning
January 11, 2007
TUCP Response on the 2005 National Manpower Summit (March 2, 2006)
March 2, 2006
