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Workers free to air grievances on Labor Day: Palace
Labor groups in the Philippines are organizing online protests and noise barrages for Labor Day on May 1 to push for their demands amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Palace stated that workers are free to air their grievances on Labor Day as long as they follow quarantine protocols.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque advised against physical gatherings, encouraging online protests instead to avoid violating the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).
The Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino (BMP) is encouraging workers to bang pots and pans and post videos of their actions online.
The Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) and Nagkaisa Labor Coalition are also planning online protests, foregoing traditional gatherings.
Key demands from labor groups include paid quarantine leave, guaranteed income, and hazard pay for workers during the pandemic.
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