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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...

Labor group laments removal of mother tongue in Education; calls it detached from reality

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) expressed deep concern over the recent legislation removing the use of the mother tongue in classroom instruction. “Our union...

NAGKAISA urges SC to halt transfer of Php89.9B PhilHealth Funds to National Treasury, cites social injustice

Leaders of the NAGKAISA Labor Coalition and allied trade unions has filed a motion to intervene before the Supreme Court (SC), seeking to stop...

Labor group welcomes appointment of new NBI Chief

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) extended its warm congratulations to Retired Judge Jaime Santiago on his appointment as the new Chief of the...

Rumble in Geneva: Labor group assails DOLE position on slain BPO trade unionist

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) has called out the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for “appearing to intentionally mislead the Committee on...

Labor groups hail removal of ‘escrow’ in Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers Bill; urge PBBM to sign law

A congressional decision to delete the “escrow” provision in the proposed Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers have been hailed by various labor groups who...

Weeks after Labor Day, workers urge Congress for decisive wage hike

Welcomes DOLE pronouncement that should Congress adopt a new wage law, the Labor Department will adopt it The labor group Federation of Free Workers (FFW)...

Legislated ₱150 across-the-board now urgently needed, contrary to DOLE Opinion — FFW

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) said that their labor coalition “respectfully disagrees” with the recent statement made by Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma who...

FFW calls for immediate legislative action on National Wage Increase; Disappointed with Referral to RTWPBs

After President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with labor leaders this morning, the Federation of Free Workers (FFW) is calling for urgent legislative action to...

Semiconductor unions welcome $100 Billion US Investment; Labor group hopeful of labor protection

Electronics and semiconductor unions of the Federation of Free Workers (FFW) welcomed and expressed strong support for the recently announced US$100 billion investment of...