Cement unions back proposed safeguard duty on imported cement

Two major cement worker unions, the Federation of Rank-and-File Cement Employees Union (FRSEU) and SENTRO, are backing the proposed safeguard duty on imported cement to protect local jobs and manufacturers.

Boni Lesniana of FRSEU and SENTRO stated that workers fully support the safeguard duty as it would benefit members of cement worker unions in the country.

Lesniana emphasized that imposing this duty would further support the local cement industry, which provides employment for their members.

Cris Marquez, also from FRSEU, expressed worries about how inexpensive imported cement harms local jobs and businesses.

Marquez stated that FRSEU agrees with the imposition of anti-dumping duties on imported cement, not just from Vietnam.

He warned that the reduction or removal of tariffs on imported cement poses a significant threat to local cement producers in the Philippines, and FRSEU supports these safeguard duties.