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Federation of Free Workers calls PhP150 wage  hike the first step  toward inclusive growth and fair wages amid economic expansion

Following recent statements by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. about the Philippines' ambitious target to achieve an 8% gross domestic product (GDP) growth, the Federation...

Jeepney Drivers file motion of reconsideration on dismissed petition to SC vs. PUV Modernization

Beleaguered jeepney drivers and operators filed today before the Supreme Court a motion for reconsideration following the dismissal of their petition against the PUV...

FFW calls for gov’t comprehensive assistance for mine workers in tragic Davao de Oro landslide

Following the catastrophic Feb. 6 landslide in Maco, Davao de Oro—which has, so far, resulted in the loss of 11 lives with 110 individuals...

Labor groups hail Senate’s stance against People’s Initiative

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) and its allies in the Nagkaisa Labor Coalituon have expressed strong support for the Senate's manifesto condemning the...

PH Workers join Climate action at the heels of COP 28

As the Conference of the Parties (COP 28) in Dubai draws to a close, with no higher ambitions toward arresting the rise in global...

Workers’ group seeks support of Catholic bishops to counter business opposition to the proposed P150 wage hike

Labor group Federation of Free Workers (FFW) has appealed to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) to support labor’s urgent call for...

Labor groups stand resolute despite lack of workers’ agenda in Pres. Marcos’ SONA 2023 speech

Despite the absence of critical issues relating to workers' rights and welfare in President Marcos Jr.'s just-concluded State of the Nation Address (SONA), various...

Labor group urges expansion of non-wage benefits; calls for nationwide wage increase

Sends open letter to United States Pres. Joe Biden on red tagging in the Philippines The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) has urged the government...

Various labor groups pay homage to late peasant leader Jimmy Tadeo

Various labor leaders and organizations expressed their great sadness over the demise of long-time peasant leader Jaime “Ka Jimmy” Tadeo. The 1986 Constitutional Commission delegate...

Labor’s juncture: between promises and faith

The March 23 to 28 Pulse Asia survey revealed the top concern of the average Filipino today: wage or salary increase. And for more than...