The resource persons from ILO, BWSC/DOLE, PMAP (from recording) and NTUC Phl made presentations on the hughlights of ILO Convention 190, and the accompanying Recommendation 206, the implications on enterprises, what employers are doing to ‘continuously ensure safe and gender-responsive work environment’, what trade unions have been doing on gender-based violence (GBV) and violence and harassment at the enterprise level while working for adoption then ratification of the instrument.
Lively discussions took place with 62 participants (37 women, 23 youth), officers from NTUC Phl affiliates, women and youth representatives, and officers from local unions.
Participants batted for the Philippines to speed up ratification. while noting that government consultations on ratification of C190 could be more inclusive.
The discussions were part of NTUC Phl’s activities under the ITUC AP/DGB BW/ATUC project on women and youth participation in trade unions and society.
The tripartite discussions were preceded by NTUC Phl President RODOLFO M. CAPOQUIAN’s report on NTUC Phl’s 2020. President Capoquian shared the Center’s 2020 experiences, from the eruption of Taal Volcano in January where many members have been affected; thousands of new members from gaming and casino workers; the lockdowns and quarantines where COVID-19 including the government’s response have brought more difficulties to workplaces, informal economy , communities and the country. For decades, the trade unions have so many gains through collective bargaining and negotiations, which are threatened by Covid-19 and wayward responses. He also cited the blessings of the crisis such as learning to do organizing and meetings online and opportunities for online workers education. He emphasized that women and youth are the future of work. He ended with a commitment to continue the advocacy and campaign against discrimination, inequality, injustice and misgovernance.
September 18 –
International Equal Pay Day
“Increase wages now,
more than other cost items.
For widespread, practical equality!”
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
October –
Monthly Observances:
Industry and Commerce Safety Month
National Statistics Month
Local Government Month
Consumer Welfare Month
Cooperative Month
National Quality and Productivity Improvement Month
National Health and Wellness Tourism Month
National Indigenous Peoples Month
Weekly Observances:
Week 1: Elderly Filipino Week
Week 2: National Health Education Week
Local Government Week
National Mental Health Week
October 17-23:
National Week for Overcoming Extreme Poverty
October 18 – 24:
United Nations Week
Last Week:
Nurses’ Week
Consumers’ Protection Week
Week of the 4th Sunday:
Barrio Farmers’ Week
Daily Observances:
First Monday (Oct 4): Universal Children’s Day i
n the Philippines
Oct 5: National Teachers’ Day
Oct 10: Local Government Day
Third Thursday (Oct 14): Conflict Resolution Day
Oct 21: Tenants’ Emancipation day
Oct 24: United Nations Day
Oct 29: National Indigenous People’s Thanksgiving Day
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