Monthly Archives: December 2017

Job Fair 2017, December 6-7, 2017, XentroMall, Quezon City

Published by rudy Date posted on December 6, 2017
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December 6, 2017 – A NEW LEVEL OF HANJIN OPPRESSION! Hanjin in the Philippines is actively opposing union organising in its contractors. Its workers, undeterred by serial illegal dismissals, harassment, discrimination, sexual incidents, physical abuse, diminution of benefits, and hundreds of other unfair labor practices, including transfers of work sites, illegal detention and death threats even, during the campaign and the past three certification elections (CEs) for workers representation, in the Korean company, are now required to submit “NOTARIZED” medical certificates in support of applications for leave of absence. View the Hanjin Inter-Office Memorandum to properly appreciate another certified Hanjin practice against its hapless workers.

Published by rudy Date posted on December 6, 2017

View the Hanjin Inter-Office Memorandum to properly appreciate another certified Hanjin practice against its hapless workers.

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4 predictions for the future of work

Published by rudy Date posted on December 5, 2017

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4 predictions for the future of work

Published by rudy Date posted on December 5, 2017

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Developing countries will get sick before they get rich

Published by rudy Date posted on December 5, 2017

By Asit K. Biswas, Quartz Africa, Dec 05, 2017 Improved human well-being is one of the modern era’s greatest triumphs. The age of plenty has also led to an unexpected global health crisis: two billion people are either overweight or obese. Developed countries have been especially susceptible to unhealthy weight gain, a trend that could…

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More firms willing to hike wages next year

Published by rudy Date posted on December 3, 2017

By Richmond Mercurio (The Philippine Star), Dec 3, 2017 MANILA, Philippines — Average salary hike across industries is projected to be higher in Philippines compared to other economies in the region next year as the country’s stable economic growth is prompting more companies to pay more, a new report by global human resources consulting firm…

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4 in 10 Filipino elderly without pension — ILO

Published by rudy Date posted on December 2, 2017

By Helen Flores (The Philippine Star), Dec 2, 2017 MANILA, Philippines — Four in 10 Filipino senior citizens have no access to pension, according to the International Labor Organization (ILO).

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Naia saves 1,057 ‘endo’ workers

Published by rudy Date posted on December 2, 2017

by Jerome Aning, Rappler, Dec 2, 2017 Christmas came early to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) as 1,057 building attendants signed three-year contracts that took effect on Friday, thus ending the practice of “endo” in the country’s premier gateway.

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Philippines tops foreign investment growth in ASEAN

Published by rudy Date posted on December 1, 2017

by Businessworld, Dec 1, 2017 Oxford Business Group On the back of efforts to encourage more international business activity, the Philippines registered the highest rate of foreign direct investment (FDI) growth in the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region last year, with the country hoping to capitalize on the global attention generated by…

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Religious anti-human trafficking group ‘gaining muscle’

Published by rudy Date posted on December 1, 2017

by Oliver Samson | Dec 1, 2017 MANILA – A group comprising different congregations has grown more muscles in the past 8 years while combating human trafficking in the country as well as in its Asian neighbors. “The more anti-human trafficking advocates, the better,” said Sr. Mary Adel Abamo, the group’s Philippine coordinator. “More can…

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IT jobs in 2020: Preparing for the next industrial revolution

Published by rudy Date posted on December 1, 2017

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Wage board hikes ‘kasambahay’ minimum pay in NCR

Published by rudy Date posted on December 1, 2017

By: Tina G. Santos – Reporter, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Dec 01, 2017 Household service workers in the National Capital Region (NCR) will soon be receiving a P1,000 increase in wage.

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DOH sounds alarm on HIV; 313,000 cases seen by 2030

Published by rudy Date posted on December 1, 2017

By Charina Clarisse L. Echaluce, Manila Bulletin, Dec 1, 2017 The number of individuals living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the Philippines is expected to rise to over 313,000 by 2030, from the current 47,000, the Department of Health (DOH) warned.

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IT pros will need a diverse skill set to be employed in 2020

Published by rudy Date posted on December 1, 2017

It’s not enough to master the skills required to do your job today. Keeping up with the rapid pace of technological change and honing a wide range of skills will be essential to future employment in IT. By Christine Parizo | Dec 1, 2017 If there is a consensus in the IT world, it is…

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April – Month of Planet Earth

“Full speed to renewables!”

 

Continuing
Solidarity with CTU Myanmar,
trade unions around the world,
for democracy in Myanmar,
with the daily protests of
people in Myanmar against
the military coup and
continuing oppression.

 

Accept National Unity Government
(NUG) of Myanmar.
Reject Military!

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Time to support & empower survivors.
Time to spark a global conversation.
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