Labor News
‘Social welfare aftermath: Labor wins’ (Part VII)...
13 September, 2011 at 13:45
In a previous analysis of potential outcome from the initiative to amend the restrictive provisions of the Philippine Constitution, it is
Thailand to Raise Minimum Wage
5 September, 2011 at 11:29
Regional News BANGKOK—The Thai government will raise the minimum monthly wage of civil servants to 15,000 baht (about $500) as of Jan. 1,
Fairyland all over again
31 August, 2011 at 06:16
This is a re-posted opinion piece. Even from her sickbed, Gloria Arroyo doesn’t stop. The full-page ad boasting of her achievements does it all
Job security eludes ‘endo’ workers
23 August, 2011 at 05:36
This is an article repost. A SPECTER is haunting the worker’s movement as it celebrates Labor Day today – the specter of end of
Traders cheer Palace move to back PAL...
22 August, 2011 at 10:28
This is an article repost. Business leaders on Friday cheered Malacañang’s decision to allow Philippine Airlines to outsource its non-core
Automotive workers seek PJEPA review
22 August, 2011 at 10:25
This is an article repost. MANILA, Philippines — Automotive workers are pushing for the abolition of Article 27 of the Philippines-Japan
Philippine wages rank third highest in region
22 August, 2011 at 09:02
This is an article repost. THE COST of labor in the Philippines remains one of the highest in Southeast Asia, according to the latest online
Cheap Manila also has low wage, purchasing...
22 August, 2011 at 08:03
This is an article repost. MANILA may be one of the cheapest cities to live in but it also has the one of the lowest wage and purchasing power
Higher wages await workers nationwide
4 August, 2011 at 07:57
This is an article repost. MANILA, Philippines – Here’s good news for workers nationwide. The National Wages and Productivity Commission
Unemployment as market failure
21 July, 2011 at 10:45
This article by columnist Benjamin E. Diokno is a repost. Balanced growth in the 1970s, growth with equity in the ‘80s, and now inclusive growth
The minimum wage: Minimum wage adjustments and...
7 July, 2011 at 15:51
The petition for a rise in the minimum wage will be rewarded with an increase in the minimum wage. Signals from the government have
Phl firms in expansion, hiring mode –...
6 June, 2011 at 18:27
A survey conducted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed companies are still planning to expand their operations and hire more workers
Philippine wages seen to grow 7% by...
13 May, 2011 at 17:11
India is doing its best to battle against tremendous inflation, the highest in the region. Indian wages are seen to rise by as much as 13% this
Wages rise, exports slow, FDIs dips
12 May, 2011 at 15:41
The noisy and persistent demand for higher minimum wage rates could not have come at the worst time. Most economic indicators point to a slowing
