Labor groups mobilize over wages, worker rights, heat stress

On May 1, various labor rights organizations mobilized in Manila to highlight key issues such as wage increases, security of tenure, and the right to freely associate.

Proposed nationwide minimum wage hikes ranging from P100 to P750 are being debated in Congress, with labor groups pushing for substantial increases amid a long-standing push for livable wages.

Excessive heat due to El Niño is affecting workers' health, prompting labor advisories and calls for flexible work arrangements and protective measures against heat stress.

The final deadline for public utility vehicles to consolidate under the Philippine PUV Modernization Program has raised concerns among jeepney drivers about livelihood threats and consolidation requirements.

Implementation of International Labor Organization Convention No. 190 (C190) is being called for by labor groups, who see it as crucial in addressing violence and harassment in the workplace.