“Substantial Wage Increase” Needed Now – KMU MARYA SALAMAT Posted By: Bulatlat.com April 10, 2010

“Substantial Wage Increase” Needed Now – KMU

MARYA SALAMAT

Posted By: Bulatlat.com April 10, 2010

In commemorating the infamous World War 2 Death March, members of KMU and Anakpawis marched yesterday from España to Mendiola Bridge near Malacañang to demand immediate action from the government to address the people’s worsening hunger and poverty.

With stagnant wages amid skyrocketing prices, workers are facing a worse situation these days, bordering on near-death hunger,” said KMU’s Elmer ‘Bong’ Labog. Several studies show that hunger incidence is higher in areas where people have low incomes, and the Philippines is among the top in the list. Last year’s Gallup International world hunger survey revealed that the Philippines ranked number 5 among 55 countries where the incidence of hunger is high.... MORE


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