TODAY MARKS TUCP’S 50TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY | TREASURING UNITY, CREATING PROSPERITY

Today, the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) proudly marks its 50th Founding Anniversary, celebrating five decades of unity, leadership, and unwavering advocacy for Filipino workers. As the largest labor center in the Philippines, TUCP continues to champion workers’ rights, social justice, and inclusive growth through strong unionism and tripartite cooperation.

Anchored on the theme “TREASURING UNITY, CREATING PROSPERITY,” this milestone honors TUCP’s rich history while renewing its commitment to build a resilient labor movement, protect decent work, and help create a more prosperous future for all working Filipinos.

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KUMONTRA ANG TUCP SA PANG-AABUSO AT NANGANGASIWA SA KARAPATAN NG MANGINGISDA

Nanguna ang TUCP sa panawagan para sa karapatan ng mga mangingisdang Pilipino at makatarungang kondisyon sa paggawa sa pagdinig ng House of Representatives Committee on Labor and Employment. Ipinahayag ni Raymond Democrito C. Mendoza, TUCP Party-list Representative at Deputy Speaker, ang matibay na suporta sa agarang ratipikasyon ng ILO Convention No. 188 o Work in Fishing Convention upang matiyak ang labor protection, makatarungang sahod, at social protection ng mga lokal at migranteng mangingisda.

Kasabay nito ay inilahad ang dokumentaryo tungkol sa mga Filipino Migrant Fishermen na patuloy na nakararanas ng labor exploitation, forced labor, at kakulangan ng proteksiyong paggawa sa international fishing industry.

TUCP PARTY-LIST NAGHAIN NG PANUKALA LABAN SA KARAHASAN AT HARASSMENT SA TRABAHO

 

Ngayong International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, naghain ang TUCP Party-list ng House Bill 6367 o World of Work Free From Violence and Harassment Act upang protektahan ang lahat ng manggagawa lalo na ang kababaihan laban sa pisikal, sikolohikal, sexual, at ekonomikong pananakit sa trabaho.

Nanindigan ang TUCP at IndustriALL Philippines Women’s Committee sa pagtataguyod ng isang lugar ng trabaho na ligtas at may respeto sa bawat Pilipinong manggagawa.

TUCP: WORKERS DESERVE 14TH MONTH PAY AFTER NEARLY 50 YEARS

The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) has filed House Bill No. 3808 to give 14th month pay to all workers in the private sector after almost half a century since 1976 when the 13th month pay was required by Presidential Decree No. 851. Senate Minority Leader Vicente "Tito" Sotto III has also filed a bill requiring private employers to grant workers a 14th month pay.

“Ang pagkakaroon ng panukala sa parehong kapulungan ng Kongreso ay patunay na hindi na sapat ang 13th month pay at panahon na para sa 14th month pay na matagal nang hinihintay ng ating mga manggagawa. Once this 14th Month Pay Bill is enacted, workers will get their 13th month pay earlier in June and will get the additional 14th month pay in December. Mayroon nang pang-matrikula para sa mga anak sa pasukan sa Hunyo, mayroon pang pang-noche buena sa pasko para sa buong pamilya!,” stated TUCP Party-list Representative and Deputy Speaker Raymond Democrito C. Mendoza. 

Aware that some distressed companies may not be able to comply right away, the bill provides exemptions but subject to the strict approval by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). 

“These exemptions prove that we heed the concerns of employers, especially those who are struggling. But let us be clear: when workers receive more and better benefits, they are not only happier but more motivated and productive at work. And when productivity rises, so does profitability. Working families become more comfortable as businesses and the economy grow stronger. Together, we can make this 14th month pay work not only for our workers but our employers and the country,” explained Mendoza.