Baguio Labor Day protest demands wage increase, scrapping of oil tax law

BAGUIO CITY — Progressive groups marched along Session Road and converged at Igorot Park on Labor Day, calling for a regional minimum wage increase and concrete government action to ease the impact of rising prices. Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) Cordillera spokesperson Mike Cabangon said the situation reflects a widening gap between the rich and the poor, as fuel price hikes continue to drive up the cost of basic goods and services while wages remain low. He described recent wage adjustments as “insulting” for failing to meet workers’ actual needs. Cabangon noted that the current P505 daily minimum wage is no […]... Keep on reading: Baguio Labor Day protest demands wage increase, scrapping of oil tax law

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