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Manila Bulletin devider devider Labor group endorses 5 from Labor Win, 4 from Otso Diretso

Labor group endorses 5 from Labor Win, 4 from Otso Diretso

Published Apr 30, 2019 04:58 pm
By Erma Edera and Raymund Antonio A labor group has endorsed 5 senatorial candidates of the Labor Win coalition and 4 others from the opposition slate Otso Diretso to champion workers' rights for the 2019 midterm elections during the signing of labor agenda on Tuesday. Labor group Defend Job Philippines endorses 5 senate bets of the Labor Win coalition and 4 others from the opposition slate Otso Diretso at a press conference in Intramuros, Manila, Tuesday, April 30, 2019. (PHOTO COURTESY OF DEFEND JOB PHILIPPINES / FACEBOOK / MANILA BULLETIN) Labor group Defend Job Philippines endorses 5 senate bets of the Labor Win coalition and 4 others from the opposition slate Otso Diretso at a press conference in Intramuros, Manila, Tuesday, April 30, 2019. (PHOTO COURTESY OF DEFEND JOB PHILIPPINES / FACEBOOK / MANILA BULLETIN) The Defend Job Philippines announced its slate of "Pro-Labor Candidates" at a press conference held in Intramuros, Manila. According to Defend Job Philippines spokesperson Christian Magsoy, the 9 candidates have consistently campaigned for labor agenda. "Labor issues are always used as a campaign platform for candidates to win elections. However, many Filipino workers remain mired in poverty, with low wages, contractualization, and no benefits," he said. "We're tired of broken promises. We want to push for candidates who have concrete platforms to improve the lives of the working class," he added. Defend Job Philippines endorsed Ernesto Arellano, Kilusang Mayo Uno founder; Neri Colmenares, Makabayan's candidate; Leody de Guzman, Bukluran ng mga Manggagawang Pilipino head; Sonny Matula - Federation of Free Workers president and Allan Montaño, a labor lawyer. The 4 recommended bets are from the Otso Diretso slate namely Chel Diokno, Samira Gutoc, Florin Hilbay and Erin Tañada. Magsoy said the criteria they used assess all 62 senatorial candidates were: strong commitment to push for workers' rights, clear platforms, and clean track records. “Ako po ay nakikiisa sa Labor Vote at sa agenda ng Labor Vote,” Diokno said in his videotaped message for the event. In his message, Diokno laid down his plans for the labor sector if elected to the Senate. “Unang-una ang pagtatapos dito sa isyu ng kontraktwalisasyon. It’s time to put an ending to endo,” Diokno said. “Hindi rin po makatarungan itong nangyayari sa ating minimum wage. Kasi ang pag-set ng minimum wage on a regional basis, eh parang nagkakaroon ng diskriminasyon," he added. Aside from legislation, the human rights lawyer also vowed to use Congressional oversight on some key labor issues such as workers’ benefits, especially for women. “Dapat po mabalikan yan. Hindi lang naman 'yan issue ng batas, pati ang paggamit ng oversight function ng ating Senado, para makasiguro tayo na ang mga naisasabatas na mga benepisyo ay talagang ipapatupad at darating sa ating mga manggagawa,” he said. “Isa pang problema na parang napapabayaan ng ating pamahalaan ang issue ng occupational health and safety,” Diokno noted. With its constant discussions with the abovementioned candidates, Defend Job Philippines spokesperson Christian Magsoy said: "Rest assured that will champion the best interests and welfare of Filipino workers once they get elected." Aside from endorsing the Pro-Labor slate, the group also led the signing of the Labor Agenda 2019 covenant on 10 key labor issues. The incumbent sole youth party in Congress, Kabataan Party-list, also got the support of the labor group. "It is just and rightful for us workers to support our youth in securing a congressional seat and representation in the upcoming May 2019 midterm elections to help them pave the way in enacting pro-labor legislation for their benefit and future generations," Magsoy said. #MatalinongBoto2019
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