The labor coalition Nagkaisa,
on World Day for Decent Work, said the first 100 days was never a joy ride in
contrast with that of President Marcos’.
“Naiwanan ang manggagawa,”
declared Nagkaisa Chair Sonny Matula, referring to how workers’ lives are being
battered by soaring inflation, food crisis, precarious working conditions,
health issues, and commuting woes while public officials, most especially the
President, is seen enjoying travels and parties, including the F-1 show in
Singapore.
Today is World’s Day for
Decent Work and Matula said the Philippines remains saddled with huge decent
work deficits in particular low wages, contractualization, and rampant
violations of labor rights including the right to life and freedom of
association.
“The first 100 days was in
fact a bumpy ride with our workers losing close to P100 in daily wage due to
inflation. If the value of wages is not restored or increased to the level of a
living wage, if jobs remain contractual, precarious, and labor rights are
undermined, the ‘no more hungry Filipinos’ wish by this administration is
highly improbable,” said Matula.
Nagkaisa added that the
government’s job creation program is not supported by sound policies as well as
budget because the premium is placed on the overstated framework of
public-private-partnership (PPP) rather than on an aggressive public employment
program, including creating climate and green jobs.
Nagkaisa Labor Coalition
07 October 2022
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