TUCP 1975 – 2018

TUCP 20/20:
Excellent grasp of current national condition and clear vision for the future. Twenty programs for the next twenty years culminating on the golden anniversary of the organization.

The TUCP
The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP), with 1.2 million members, is the biggest confederation of labor federations in the Philippines. It was founded on December 14, 1975 by 23 labor federations which saw the necessity and importance of uniting themselves into a strong and dynamic labor center. Today, the TUCP, as the most representative labor center in the country is composed of almost 30 federations with members in all sectors and industries (from agriculture to manufacturing to services) including government employees. It also has members coming from associations/organizations of groups from the OFWs, informal sector, drivers, urban poor, youth groups, cooperatives, alliances, coalitions and other civil society groups.

Operational Structure
The highest governing body of the TUCP is the Convention which is held once every five years. The delegates to the Convention elect the TUCP officials and formulate major policies and initiatives which guide the TUCP’s program of action for the next five years. In between Conventions, the TUCP is governed by the General Council which is composed of heads of the TUCP federations. The General Council meets at least once in six months to assess and review TUCP policies and programs.

Next to the General Council is the Executive Board whose members are elected during the Convention. It meets as often as the need arises and decides on TUCP responses on crucial developments that affect the labor sector.

The day to day function of the TUCP is carried out by its different departments such as Research, Education, Publications and Information, Youth, Membership Services, Women, Administrative and Finance, Legal, Rural Worker and Medical and Dental.

Mission of TUCP
The TUCP is dedicated to:

• Building democratic organizations run/led by members;
• Strengthening the workers movement, building skills/capacities;
• Instilling nationalism, solidarity, equity and social responsibility;
• Promoting equal rights and opportunities for all; and
• Improving conditions of work and life of workers and their families, including those of none—members.

Committed to:

• Developing critical cooperation with government;
• Advocating for an economic policy which promotes national interest and international competitiveness; and
• Further strengthening internal and international solidarity and cohesiveness among the union of the world.

Core Principles

• Democratize wealth, incomes and power;
• Advocating for an economic policy which promotes national
• Build democratic organizations and instill nationalism, solidarity, equity and social responsibility;
• Advocating for an economic policy which promotes national
• Improve conditions of work and life of workers and their families, including non-members;
• Protect workers’ wages and job security and prepare vigilance over the deterioration of working conditions;
• Strengthen bargaining positions of unions, work towards industrial peace and development;
• Enhance internal and international solidarity and cohesiveness among unions of the world; and
• Adhere to principled collaboration with government, other workers organizations and institutions.

Objectives

• A democratic society where fundamental human and trade union rights are deeply respected;
• A sustainable economy that ensures decent jobs, just wages and the equitable distribution of wealth;
• A dynamic and responsive labor sector that is well educated, responsible, vigilant and cohesive that takes the lead in advancing the welfare of the masses;
• Empowered communities that are self-reliant and energized to harness participation of all;
• Families that are provided adequate opportunities for stability, growth and development; and
• Citizens who fully participate in the process and gains from the benefits of a democratic way of life.

TUCP Programs

• Labor Law Revision/Amendments
• Better Implementation of Laws
• Human an Trade Union Rights

Monitoring Core Standards, Corporate Codes of Conduct

• Global Compact and OECD Guidelines
• Appreciation of Standards and Codes
• Verifying Compliance
• Filing cases

Organizing

• Organizers’ Conference
• Industry Planning/Organizing Techniques
• Industry Situationer/Analysis
• Merger Forum
• Alliance Building/Work

Workers Education

• Education Curriculum, Modules
• “Back to Basics”
• Political / Ideological Education

Collective Bargaining Negotiations

• Project Design/Planning
• Project Administration
• Management

Cooperatives

• Coop Education Curriculum
• Managing/Administering Cooperatives
• Coop Finance/Bookkeeping

Gender Concerns

• Gender Responsiveness and Mainstreaming of Unions, including:
• Maternity Protection
• Sexual Harassment at Work
• Youth Organizing and Leadership Development

TUCP Organizational Effectiveness and Development

• Middle Level Officers’ OED
• Federation OED

Globalization and Unions

• Productivity and Competitiveness of Workers
• Decent Work
• Workers’ Solidarity
• Workers and Information Technology

Civic Advocacy

• Barangay/LGU Representatives Education
• RTWPB Representatives Education
• Prospective Sectoral Representatives Training

Health Concerns

• Occupational Safety and Health
• Workplace Reproductive Health
• HIV / AIDS and the World of Work
• Drugs and Substance Abuse

Special Concerns

• Migrant Worker’s Concerns
• Environmentally Sustainable Development
• Informal Sector
• Child Labor