KMU slams delays in passage of legislated wage hike

THE Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) yesterday slammed the continued failure of the government to provide workers with a significant wage increase that will lead to having family living pay rates.

In a statement, the KMU said it is unacceptable that the legislated wage hike remains pending in Congress despite being strongly pushed by the labor sector.

“Amidst the extraordinary increase in the prices of petroleum products and basic goods and services, workers grow restless trying to survive on their starvation wages,” the KMU said.

“The delay in implementing a significant wage increase exacerbates the already dire situation faced by Filipino workers and their families,” it added.

The labor group said what makes the situation more unacceptable is that workers are only asking what they deserve.

“The Filipino workers are not asking for charity. They are demanding a wage that reflects their labor and allows them to live with dignity,” said KMU.

The call comes as the legislated P150 across-the-board wage increase measure remains pending in Congress.