Aquino’s unwavering commitment to the neoliberal dogma
By BENJIE OLIVEROS
Bulatlat.com
Rarely does one see Pres. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III to be so
unequivocal and firm about policy issues. But recently, he did exhibit
political will and decisiveness. Unfortunately for the working people,
he demonstrated his resolve in rejecting two important issues
confronting the Filipino worker: the call for a P125 increase in the
daily minimum wage nationwide, and a proposed law prohibiting
contractualization of labor. For this, he was branded as “anti-worker”
by progressive labor groups.
However, there is more to President Aquino than just being
anti-worker. Sure, he has shown nothing but disdain for the Filipino
masses by making it difficult for the farm workers of Hacienda Luisita
to obtain the land that is truly theirs and with no accomplishment to
boast of, not even a single showcase, in agrarian reform. He has also
repeatedly rejected any form of relief for the suffering Filipino worker
who is being deprived of the right to a decent wage, secure employment,
and right to unionize. Even his promotion of the conditional cash
transfer program, which encourages patronage politics and mendicancy,
demonstrates how he views the Filipino working masses..... MORE
Source: Bulatlat.com
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