A employees’ group on Monday filed a petition searching for a P100 enhance within the each day minimal wage within the National Capital Region (NCR) amid the accelerating inflation and the continual rise within the costs of fundamental commodities.
Kapatiran ng mga Unyon at Samahang Manggagawa (Kapatiran) lodged its petition earlier than the NCR wage board, in keeping with Dano Tingcungco’s report on “24 Oras.”
“Sa kwenta namin noong October, 7.2% inflation, nawalan ng P70 ang purchasing power sa Metro Manila. Dahil patuloy ang pagtaas ng presyo, 8.2% na ngayon ang inflation at hanggang sa susunod na taon, sa tingin namin angkop lang na makabawi ang manggagawa sa halagang P100,” Partido ng Manggagawa president Rene Magtubo mentioned.
(In our computation in October, P70 as misplaced to the buying energy of these in Metro Manila as a result of 7.2% inflation. Because it’s now at 8.2%, we expect it’s only proper to ask for a P100 enhance.)
Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma mentioned the wage board will examine the petition, including there are quite a few components to stability in reviewing a wage hike.
“Tingnan natin. Magpatuloy ang mga hanap-buhay, lumaki pa at wag din namang kalimutan na may pangangailangan ang mga manggagawa. Kaya nga mayroong mga non-wage benefits na ginagawa ang pamahalaan eh. ‘Yung Kadiwa ng Pasko,” mentioned Laguesma.
(Let’s see. We need business to proceed, thrive however maintaining in thoughts that employees have wants, too. That’s why the federal government has non-wage benefts just like the Kadiwa ng Pasko.)
The Employers Confederation Of The Philippines (ECOP) acknowledged the petition however mentioned it will solely profit 10% of employees who’re incomes minimal wage.
It might also result in layoffs, particularly of staff in micro, small and medium enterprises, and will have an effect on 90% of employees within the casual sector who aren’t receiving minimal wage.
“In effect, you’ll benefit the 10% but it becomes a problem with the 90%. Yung maliit eh para kang pumipiga sa bato. Dahil dyan mga yan, marami dyan eh ayaw na magbukas pa pero sumusubok para lang kahit pano kumita,” ECOP president Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. mentioned.
(In impact, you may profit the ten% however it turns into an issue with the 90%. Those who’re small could have a tough time. Lots of people are experiencing issue however they’re attempting simply to earn cash. )—Sundy Locus/LDF, GMA Integrated News
