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Labor group joins Supreme Court case that seeks to end political dynasties in PHL
The Federation of Free Workers (FFW), a centrist labor group, has announced it will file a “Petition-in-Intervention” in a case filed before the Supreme Court that urges Congress to finally enact a law defining and banning political dynasties.
A Petition-in-Intervention, in the context of...
FFW to Bicam: Pass ₱100-₱200 wage hike—across the board, sans distortions
The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) is urging the Bicameral Conference Committee in Congress to greenlight a ₱100-₱200 nationwide wage increase—and to make it across-the-board to avoid wage distortions that spark needless labor disputes and lawsuits.
A Bicameral Conference Committee reconciles conflicting provisions of...
With only six session days left: Labor groups urge House to pass ₱200 wage hike bill
Five of the country’s largest labor groups will march to the House of Representatives tomorrow, June 2, to call for the immediate passage of the P200 across-the-board legislated wage increase, now on third and final reading.
These groups—making up the National Wage Coaltion (NWC)—include:...
“Let’s focus on wage hikes, not dynastic clashes; enact ₱200 wage increase law, address hunger”—Federation of Free Workers (FFW)
As the nation prepares to commemorate Labor Day, Federation of Free Workers (FFW) President and senatorial candidate Atty. Sonny Matula is calling on the public and government leaders to refocus national energy on workers’ demands—not on political dynasties’ rivalry.
“Let us step away from...
Workers’ coalition calls on government to extend urgent legal assistance to undocumented Filipinos in the U.S.
This week, leaders of the NAGKAISA Labor Coalition met with representatives from the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) in Manila to discuss, among others, the challenges faced by Filipino workers in the United States, particularly those who are undocumented.
The meeting shed light...
Labor group welcomes suspension of cashless toll policy; questions TRB’s “bias toward toll operators”
The NAGKAISA Labor Coalition has welcomed the suspension of the mandatory cashless toll collection system, citing its unfair impact on low-income motorists.
“This is a win for our advocacy and will benefit workers and motorists who will be burdened by an anti-poor policy. We...
