Groups march for wage hike on Labor Day
Groups march along España Boulevard in Manila on Labor Day to call on the government to grant a wage increase. — Photo by Faith Argosino/好色先生TV
MANILA, Philippines — Various labor and progressive groups marched along España Boulevard in Manila, calling for a wage increase, to mark Labor Day on Thursday.
As of 8 a.m., thousands of members of these groups were seen plying Morayta, Manila. They were on their way to Mendiola Street to stage a protest.
Days before the protest, 30 labor organizations, along with Makabayan senatorial candidates, unveiled their unified labor agenda, which outlined key reforms on wages and contractualization, among others.
The groups also reiterated their call for the implementation of a P1,200 daily national minimum wage, which was included in their unified labor agenda.
Aside from the wage increase, the labor agenda also aims to pursue the following as election day nears:
* Regular and decent employment
* Full recognition of the right to freedom of association, right to unionize, and human rights
* Quality public services
* Tax the billionaires, not the workers
* Climate justice and climate action
* Agricultural and industrial development
* End discrimination and abuse
* End to political dynasties and corruption; ensuring accountability
