Press Conference and Inter-Agency Consultation on the Development of a National Program for the Elimination of Asbestos-Related Diseases (NPEAD)
The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) in partnership with the Associated Labor Unions (ALU-TUCP), and Building and Woodworkers International (BWI) will hold a joint consultation with government agencies to develop a national program for the elimination of asbestos-related diseases based on the ILO/WHO outline.
A minute of prayerful silence for dead and injured workers will start the Commemoration. Discussions on the initiatives to eliminate asbestos-related diseases, benefits of banning asbestos and the features and progress of a proposed law by the legislator sponsor will follow. A press conference will end this part of the activity. Media will be engaged to inform the public, legislators and government agencies about the hazards of asbestos and the need to take actions.
Participants will learn the extent of asbestos use and the prevalence of asbestos-related diseases in Philippine industry. A panel discussion will determine alternatives and workplace standards to safeguard Philippine workers against asbestos hazards.
These will lead to the ILO/WHO outline for the development of a national program for the elimination of asbestos-related diseases. WHO will discuss the outline and the participation of stakeholders in the process. Unions and government agencies will agree on development timelines and consultations framework at the end of the session.
Participants and organizers will light candles to end the Commemoration, signifying that this would burn the obstacles towards asbestos ban in the country and improved occupational health and safety for all workers.
Invoke Article 33 of the ILO constitution
against the military junta in Myanmar
to carry out the 2021 ILO Commission of Inquiry recommendations
against serious violations of Forced Labour and Freedom of Association protocols.
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