Wyeth Philippines workers’ fight. Led by the Wyeth Philippines Progressive Workers Union-DFA-KMU, workers again protested in front of the company’s plant in Cabuyao City, Laguna on October 24. They condemned the capitalist’s continuing refusal to heed their call for just wages and regularization after nearly four months of collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations.

Respect the demand for wages and rights in Kowloon! Led by the Kowloon House West Chapter of Glowhrain-KMU, workers of Kowloon House West picketed outside the restaurant on West Avenue, Quezon City on October 24. The union denounced what it called the management’s blatant disregard for workers’ rights and violations of their CBA. According to the union, the restaurant failed to implement CBA provisions such as the regional wage board-mandated across-the-board wage increases and the proper procedure for disciplinary cases. It also failed to provide the appropriate benefits and protection.

2 unions in UA&P prepare to strike. The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) Union of Faculty Members and the UA&P Union of Allied Employees submitted their strike vote reports to the National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB) on October 27. The two unions responded to the university administration’s refusal to grant their demand for higher salaries, benefits, and better working conditions. The unions have been negotiating with the administration for four months at the NCMB level, but it has remained rigid and deaf to their demands.