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Employer-labor group suggests policies to improve workers’ rights

The Leaders Forum, a group of employer and labor organizations, has released a joint statement issuing policy recommendations to improve workers' rights in the...

BARMM touts P5K minimum wage order for ‘kasambahays’ as ‘better’ package

The Bangsamoro Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (BTWPB) issued a new wage order setting the monthly minimum wage of domestic workers across the Bangsamoro...

World youth unemployment rate lowest for 15 years: UN

Global youth unemployment is at its lowest level for 15 years, the United Nations said Monday, though not all regions have yet recovered from...

Disneyland workers threaten strike action over wages, treatment

Anaheim, United States—More than 200 Disneyland Resort employees protested outside the world-famous California theme parks Wednesday, calling for better wages and denouncing alleged anti-union...

Marcos signs ‘Eddie Garcia’ Law enhancing workers’ rights in the entertainment industry

President Marcos recently signed a Republic Act (RA) 11996 or the “Eddie Garcia Law,” named after the late legendary actor, to enhance workplace safety...

Marcos extends contractual gov’t workers until December 2025

President Marcos decided to extend the employment of contract of service (COS) and job order (JO) workers in the government set to expire this...

Senate passes landmark measure to protect movie, TV workers

In a unanimous vote, the Senate passed on Monday Senate Bill No. 2505, or the proposed legislation aimed at protecting the welfare of workers...

Senate approves P100 wage hike bill on third and final reading

The Senate on third and final reading approved a bill mandating a P100 daily pay increase for the estimated 4.2 million minimum wage earners...

Valentine’s Day strike misery for UK lovers

London, United Kingdom—Britain's couples could struggle for last minute Valentine's Day gifts and meals after Amazon staff went on strike over pay Tuesday—and will...

Filipino youth must improve other skill sets to address emerging workplace challenges

A team of researchers published a study citing the need for educators and industry leaders to improve existing frameworks aimed at enhancing the ‘transversal...

SpaceX sues to stop US hearing over fired workers

SpaceX on Thursday went to court to try to derail a US National Labor Relations Board hearing over complaints by workers who say they...

Amazon broke law in anti-union campaign, judge rules

A US administrative judge has ruled that Amazon broke labor laws by threatening to withhold wage and benefits increases from employees at two New...

Lacson supports 4-day workweek, bats for Labor Code amendments

Filipinos who have been reduced to suffering in silence in terms of their unreasonable work hours found another strong ally in Partido Reporma standard-bearer...

Canada’s labor fix: Cooks, nurses and mall Santas in short supply

By Michel Comte with Anne-Sophie Thill OTTAWA, Canada—The signs of an unprecedented labor shortage in Canada are glaring: hospital emergency rooms closed because of a...
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