June 2010
‘Aquino’s speech fell short of workers’ expectation for wage increase’ – KMU
President Benigno “Noyno” Aquino III failed to mention in his inaugural speech what workers have long expected him to address: substantial wage increase.
CHR probe on food giant Dole Philippines’ labor rights violations sought
A local union in South Cotabato filed today a complaint before the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) against food giant Dole Philippines (Dolefil) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), asserting that the company is in cahoots with the military in harassing plantation workers and condu
Workers issue ‘arrest warrant’ for Gloria
Workers led by labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno delivered a “warrant of arrest” for President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in Mendiola, a day before her successor is sworn in and she loses immunity from suits and prosecution.
Romulo reappointment means unequal ties are here to stay - KMU
President Noynoy Aquino’s reappointment of Alberto Romulo to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) sends a dangerous signal that the incoming administration wants to retain the highly unequal foreign relations that the Arroyo administration has nurtured in the past years, Kilusang Mayo Uno said today.
Workers to Noy: Inauguration speech must address wage hike
Workers led by militant labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno gathered near the residence of Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III on Times Street to call on the president-elect to immediately address workers’ demand for a legislated P125 across-the-board wage hike nationwide.
Pagbaha ng imported na asukal, itigil – KMU
Tinuligsa ngayong araw ng sentrong unyong Kilusang Mayo Uno ang panibagong pag-anunsyo ng gobyerno na mag-iimport ito ng 150,000 metriko toneladang asukal para umano punuan ang kakapusan ng asukal sa bansa.
Stop unleashing bigger tide of sugar imports, KMU tells gov’t; Halt sugar exports to US instead
Labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno criticized the government’s renewed announcement of importing 150,000 metric tons of sugar to supposedly address the sugar shortage, saying the move would “drown” local farmers’ and small retailers’ livelihood and would make the sugar crisis worse.
Obrero, tiniyak kay Arroyo: Hindi ka matatahimik
Iyun ang akala niya.
Workers assure Arroyo: It won’t be ‘quieter’
“Iyun ang akala niya (That’s what she thinks).”