Magsaysay joins calls for wage increase for workers nationwide 10/01/2011

Magsaysay joins calls for wage increase for workers nationwide

10/01/2011
Amid the irrevocable implementation of the 12 percent VAT on toll starting today, October 1, Zambales Rep. Ma. Milagros “Mitos” Magsaysay joined progressive lawmakers in calling on the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) to reassess the feasibility of a wage increase for workers to able to cope with inflation and skyrocketing prices of goods.

According to Magsaysay, even a recent report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) indicated that wages in the country have been stagnant compared to our Asian neighbors.

“Compounding this issue is the incessant increases in the prices of basic commodities, and expenses such fares and the worst being the high prices of petroleum products which cause a ripple effect on goods and transport, which is exacerbated by the 12 percent VAT on toll and the impending increase in MRT and LRT fares,” Magsaysay said.

Militant lawmakers have been calling for a legislated P125 across-the-board wage hike..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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