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Labor group urges employers to provide workers protection vs COVID-19
Labor group Defend Jobs Philippines, now identified as Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU), is urging employers to guarantee the health and safety of workers from COVID-19.
KMU emphasized that existing laws, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), should be strictly implemented.
The group called for mandatory general medical check-ups, comprehensive health plans, and the provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) for all employees.
KMU stressed the importance of employers providing emergency medical care and facilities for workers afflicted with the virus, including proper quarantine measures and medical attention.
They also noted that flexible working hours or alternative arrangements recommended by the DOLE must not affect the income and job security of workers.
The call for enhanced worker protection comes after President Duterte declared a state of public health emergency and the DOH confirmed local transmission of COVID-19.
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