Trade Union Congress of the Philippines

Also known as TUCP

The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) is an influential labor union advocating for worker rights and welfare. TUCP has been instrumental in pushing for legislation that mandates wage increases and better working conditions across various sectors in the Philippines. The organization continues to collaborate with government agencies like DOLE to ensure the implementation of protective laws for workers, emphasizing their commitment to addressing rising costs of living and ensuring a dignified standard of living for Filipino employees.

This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage.
Last updated at August 2, 2025.

Recent stories about TUCP

Sen Bong Go calls for wage hike approval before Congress adjourns

Senator Christopher Lawrence 'Bong' T. Go called for a bicameral conference committee to approve a measure that would implement an across-the-board wage hike for private sector workers before Congress adjourns this week.
Read full story

Marcos meets labor leaders, pledges support for workers' rights

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. met with labor leaders on Tuesday to discuss workers' rights and welfare.
Read full story

Labor groups to picket House for P200 wage increase

The National Wage Coalition, an alliance of labor groups including the Federation of Free Workers (FFW), Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino (BMP), Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU), Nagkaisa! Labor Coalition (NAGKAISA!), and the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP), plans to picket the House of Representatives on Monday morning to urge immediate passage of a P200 wage increase.
Read full story

Workers protest for P1,200 daily wage, P200 legislated hike

Workers' groups staged protests across the Philippines on Thursday, Labor Day, calling for a P1,200 living wage and a legislated P200 wage hike.
Read full story

Labor Day rally: 10K workers demand wage hike, urge Marcos to certify bills

At least 10,000 workers are expected to participate in a Labor Day rally in Metro Manila on Thursday, calling on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to certify as urgent both the bill proposing a P200 increase in the daily minimum wage and the Senate-passed measure mandating a P100 increase.
Read full story

TUCP calls for P200 nationwide wage hike to fight poverty

The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) is urging national unity to push for an immediate P200 legislated wage hike to address poverty.
Read full story

DOLE urges firms to protect workers from high temps

On Tuesday, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) urged private companies to implement measures to mitigate the effects of high temperatures in workplaces.
Read full story

PAGASA forecasts 'danger level' heat index up to 45掳C in Luzon this week

PAGASA forecasts a heat index reaching up to 45 degrees Celsius in several areas of Luzon on Thursday, March 6th and Friday, March 7th, with Dagupan City recording the highest at 45掳C.
Read full story

House approves P200 minimum wage hike for private sector workers

On Monday, the House of Representatives approved on second reading House Bill (HB) No. 11376, which proposes a P200 minimum wage increase for private sector workers.
Read full story

Labor groups criticize P35 daily wage hike as insufficient

A P35 daily wage increase for private sector workers in Metro Manila has drawn criticism from labor groups who argue it is insufficient to address rising living costs.
Read full story