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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...

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“College scholarships for the poor not straining national budget”—FFW

Major labor center Federation of Free Workers (FFW) yesterday expressed disappointment over recent statements made by Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno regarding the Unified Financial...

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Labor group urges inclusion of Citizen Soldiers to uphold the Philippine cause at West Philippine Sea

In a proactive response to the current maritime developments at the West Philippine Sea, the labor group Federation of Free Workers (FFW) championed the...

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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...

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Nationwide P150 legislated wage hike pushed

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) has called on the public to rally behind the P150 wage increase proposal currently under review in both...

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Labor Group calls for PHL acceptance of Afghan Refugees; stands in solidarity with Afghan workers

Citing provisions on equality in employment and occupation agreed upon in the recently concluded International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention 111 in Geneva, Switzerland, the...

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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...

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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...

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Labor group calls on President Marcos to intervene in the impending Duty-Free Philippines massive retrenchment

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) is calling on President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., anew to stop the massive retrenchment at the Duty-Free Philippines...

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Labor group welcomes moratorium on Philhealth premium increase

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) welcomed a memorandum from the Office of the President that holds in abeyance the scheduled increase in PhilHealth...

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