by Julie M. Aurelio, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 3 Aug 2020
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Joel Villanueva is pushing for hazard pay for all essential personnel from the public and private sector due to the risks they face.
Villanueva cited the plight of front-liners such as sanitation workers, street sweepers and garbage collectors who continued to render service despite the raging pandemic.
He filed Senate Bill No. 1453, which seeks to provide hazard pay for essential workers in critical industries.
To be covered are workers in medical and allied health services, banks, morgues, groceries and public markets, pharmacies, restaurants, logistics, food and medical manufacturing, telecommunications, mass media; personnel in electricity generation, transmission and distribution, gasoline stations, oil companies, water distribution, sanitation, capital markets, hotels, public transport, civil aviation and other essential industries.
April –
MONTH OF PLANET EARTH!
“Climate change, El Nino,
and the Middle East conflict
are wreaking havoc on Planet Earth.”
Invoke Article 33 of the ILO Constitution
against the military junta in Myanmar
to carry out the recommendations of the 2021 ILO Commission of Inquiry
against serious violations of protocols of
Forced Labour and Freedom of Association.
Accept the National Unity Government (NUG)
of Myanmar. Reject Military!
#WearMask #WashHands
#Report Corruption #SearchPosts #TakePicturesVideos
Monthly Observances:
April – Month of Planet Earth
Weekly Observances:
April 24-30 — World Immunization Week
Daily Observances:
Apr 5 — International Day of Conscience
Apr 7 — World Health Day
Apr 15 — International Day of Wellness
Apr 21 — Civil Service Day
Apr 22 – World Earth Day
Apr 28 – World Day for Safety and Health
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