Labor groups: Scrap DTI-7, Neda-7 reps’ voting power in wage board

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag, Victor Anthony V. Silva 02/16/2017

AFTER their proposal for a P150 minimum wage increase was brought down to the approved P13 wage hike for Central Visayas, the disappointed labor groups in Cebu said they would lobby in Congress for the scrapping of…

Wage board approves P13 hike for Central Visayas employees

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 02/13/2017

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB-7) approved on Monday afternoon the P13 wage hike covering the Central Visayas region. Joe Tumungha, coordinator of Nagkaisa and a member of RTWPB-7, said they will send the approved…

DAILY WAGE HIKE: P13 FOR METRO CEBU WORKERS

Jhunnex Napallacan, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag, Victor Anthony V. Silva 02/06/2017

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board in Central Visayas (RTWPB-7) approved yesterday a P13 daily wage increase in Metro Cebu for workers in the private sector. The amount, which raises to P366 the minimum wage in…

4 wage board members, DOT-7 chief leave posts

Dominic Yasay, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 08/26/2016

Labor leader fears resignations will cause delay in wage petitions Four members of the regional wage board in Central Visayas and the regional director of tourism have resigned from their posts less than a week after President…

Traders buck wage increase

Fe Marie Dumaboc 08/14/2015

Chambers of commerce in Central Visayas yesterday warned that some businesses might close shop, contributing to a high unemployment rate, if the daily minimum wage in the region is increased. “The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry…

Wage hike hearings set

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 06/23/2015

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board kicked off its wage consultation in Central Visayas. Regional Director Exequiel Sarcauga of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-7) said they will assess the positions of the sectors before…

P13 Cola takes effect in Central Visayas

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 03/23/2014

The P13 cost-of-living allowance (Cola) for Central Visayas took effect last March 21 (Friday) as implemented by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB-7). “Those affected by Yolanda in northern Cebu and the earthquake in Bohol…

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